Idol Family Foundation
Idol Family Foundation is a private foundation based in two individual recipients Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, a health-care provider, and community organizations.
Idol Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Idol Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,280,700
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,405
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,906,011
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Idol Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rcm PO Box 5016, New York, NY 10185-5016
Phone: (212) 549-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Idol Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgetown University ($695K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 58 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (54%), an individual recipient (28%), Pennsylvania (13%), Florida (3%), and Kentucky (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Idol Family Foundation gives
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $695,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | General Support | $162,500 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | General Support | $62,500 |
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| On Course Foundation Orlando, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,906,011 | $2,119,961 | $1,458,216 | $1,280,700 | 19 | $1,310,450 | $1,972,195 | $1,036,657 |
| 2023 | $18,207,197 | $1,276,957 | $1,643,557 | $1,462,600 | 19 | $1,491,207 | $1,124,607 | $1,104,264 |
| 2022 | $18,577,668 | $1,008,860 | $1,833,378 | $1,689,000 | 18 | $1,715,474 | $901,192 | $1,045,142 |
| 2021 | $19,327,369 | $1,915,286 | $1,883,924 | $1,751,000 | 1 | $1,776,280 | $1,819,667 | $1,103,716 |
| 2020 | $19,305,916 | $-674,584 | $1,847,789 | $1,675,300 | 1 | — | $247,039 | $997,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Idol Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes higher education, health care, and youth education and development. For example, Georgetown University describes a commitment to intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, justice, and the common good; Villanova University describes its work as Catholic Augustinian higher education; and NYU identifies education, research and scholarship, and patient care as its primary missions. Harlem Academy says it works to advance educational opportunity for children, while Rising Stars Inc. describes a mission to promote education and teach life skills through teams.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,280,700. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $695,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $695,000 to Georgetown University, $162,500 to Villanova University, and $150,000 to God’s Love We Deliver. Other listed awards included $62,500 and $50,000 to Harlem Academy, $25,000 to New York University, and $25,000 to On Course Foundation. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexandra Idol as director and president, John Idol as chairman of the board, and Christina Idol Davie as director and president.
Idol Family Foundation is led by Alexandra Idol, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Idol
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Idol Davie
Director & President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Idol
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Idol Family Foundation
How much does Idol Family Foundation give each year?
Idol Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 19 grants.
What is Idol Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Idol Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $67,405, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Idol Family Foundation give grants?
Idol Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Idol Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Idol Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Idol Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Idol Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgetown University ($695,000), God's Love We Deliver ($190,000 across 3 grants) and Villanova University ($162,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Idol Family Foundation?
Idol Family Foundation reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Idol Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes higher education, health care, and youth education and development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Idol Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Idol Family Foundation's EIN?
Idol Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5279094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Idol Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Idol Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/idol-family-foundation-morg_3f563ceb37514303bf013b958f669827
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