IKEA US Community Foundation
IKEA US Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS filing data reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in workforce development, legal services, cultural arts, and community opportunity.
Key facts about IKEA US Community Foundation
- EIN
- 85-2011733
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Total assets
- $740,681
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$741K
-0.6% YoY
Revenue
$8K
-0.7% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$12K
+3.5% YoY
Expenses
$13K
+3.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, IKEA US Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How IKEA US Community Foundation gives
- 0% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 34% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. New Haven Works says its mission is to connect residents to jobs and provide employers with a trained workforce; New Haven Legal Assistance Association describes its work as providing legal services to people facing barriers to obtaining them. New Haven Festivals says it creates and promotes cultural arts and events in New Haven. Atlanta Black Chambers Foundation describes its mission as fostering talent, partnerships, and prosperity in under-resourced communities, while Power of One Foundation says it provides basic human resources to people in need.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 11 grants totaling $2,159,006 in 2021 and 27 grants totaling $52,007,431 in 2020. Among its 2021 grants, New Haven Works and New Haven Legal Assistance Association each received $150,000; New Haven Festivals received $100,000; Atlanta Black Chambers Foundation received $55,000; and Power of One Foundation received $20,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 grantees include organizations in Connecticut, Georgia, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,159,006 | 11 |
| 2020 | $52,007,431 | 27 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $740,681 | $745,082 | $748,999 |
| Revenue | $8,158 | $8,212 | $7,477 |
| Expenses | $12,559 | $12,129 | $102,509 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,445 | $12,025 | $102,445 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,158 | $8,212 | $7,477 |
| Distributable Amount | $36,421 | $36,652 | $38,693 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the foundation’s 2025 filing are Kate Dugan, director; Tiffany Fordyce, director; Samantha Guisti, director and chairperson; Stephani Lewis, secretary; Javier Quinones, vice-chairperson; John Robinson, treasurer; and Angel Tavares, director.
IKEA US Community Foundation is led by Samantha Guisti, Director & Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samantha Guisti
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angel Tavares
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Dugan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Fordyce
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Quinones
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Robinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephani Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer Keesson (2020–2021) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Stephani Williams (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://ikeafoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about IKEA US Community Foundation
How large is IKEA US Community Foundation?
IKEA US Community Foundation reported $741K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does IKEA US Community Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. New Haven Works says its mission is to connect residents to jobs and provide employers with a trained workforce; New Haven Legal Assistance Association describes its work as providing legal services to people facing barriers to obtaining them. New Haven Festivals says it creates and promotes cultural arts and events in New Haven. Atlanta Black Chambers …
How do I apply for a grant from IKEA US Community Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does IKEA US Community Foundation make grants?
The listed 2021 grantees include organizations in Connecticut, Georgia, and California.
What is IKEA US Community Foundation's EIN?
IKEA US Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2011733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does IKEA US Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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