The Idol Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in Delaware. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since January 2013. It functions as a private independent foundation focused on grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-12.4% YoY
Grant Count
19
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-12.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health Care
- Science and STEM Education
- Higher Education
Grantmaking
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its formal documentation.
Grant Range
$331
Average Grant
$331
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania
Cities: Brooklyn, Delray Beach, Glendale, Jupiter, Long Beach, New York, Old Brookville, Palo Alto, Southampton, Villanova, Washington, Washington DC, and West Palm Beach
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $18,906,011
- Total revenue: $2,120,000
- Total expenses: $1,460,000
- Total liabilities: $50,400
Prior Year Data:
- Total assets: $18,207,197
- Foundation expenses: $1,643,557
- Foundation revenue: $1,276,957
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Georgetown University ($695,000), Villanova University ($162,500), God's Love We Deliver ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| HARLEM ACADEMY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| HRJ CHARITIES PALO ALTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| INNER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,700 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| THE JAMES C FERRER EDUCATION FUND INC SOUTHAMPTON, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY VILLANOVA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $162,500 |
| RISING STARS INC FREEPORT, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by:
- John Idol – Chairman of the Board
- Alexandra Idol – Director and President
- Christina Idol Davie – Director and President
None of the key personnel receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA IDOL | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOHN IDOL | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA IDOL DAVIE | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Phone: 212-549-5544
Location: New York City, NY, United States
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Idol Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Health Care • Science and STEM Education • Higher Education
How do I apply for a grant from Idol Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,280,700 (most recent year) • Typical award range: $1,000–$695,000 • Average grant size: $331 • Total grants awarded (previous year): 4,703 The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its formal documentation.
Where does Idol Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **States:** Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania **Cities:** Brooklyn, Delray Beach, Glendale, Jupiter, Long Beach, New York, Old Brookville, Palo Alto, Southampton, Villanova, Washington, Washington DC, and West Palm Beach
What size grants does Idol Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Idol Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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