International Disaster Emergency Service Inc
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a public charity based in Noblesville, Indiana, formed in 1973. It supports relief, development, and discipleship work intended to meet the physical and spiritual needs of people suffering around the world.
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc at a glance
In short: International Disaster Emergency Service Inc gave $241K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Florida. 91% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,768
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,888
- -51.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,525,041
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to International Disaster Emergency Service Inc
- How to Apply
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IDES’s grant policies say requests are considered when submitted by people who are members in good standing with a Christian Church or Church of Christ congregation or mission organization. Applicants are asked to provide a statement of faith; bylaws and articles of incorporation; a strategy, cost estimates, and follow-up evangelistic efforts; a current financial report showing income by churches, groups, and individuals and support from monthly donors; a detailed project budget; a description of the disaster or need; and three to five full-sized, unedited photos. Funds must be used for the approved purpose; other uses or projects require board approval, and funds must be returned if the approved strategy cannot be carried out. The policies also prohibit, among other uses, general-operation vehicle purchases, new construction, land purchases, overhead, cash or gift-card distributions to individuals, and payments to workers on the mission field.
- Contact
Mailing address: 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062
Phone: (317) 773-4111
Website: https://ides.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Disaster Emergency Service Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Dade Christian Church ($75K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 43 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IDES describes its work as taking place around the world. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in Florida, Kentucky, Texas, Ohio, Alabama, and Missouri. Florida accounted for 67% of grant dollars and Kentucky for 17%; Texas, Ohio, and Alabama each accounted for 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is International Disaster Emergency Service Inc open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2025) to $870K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dade Christian Church Miami, FL | Hurricane Relief | $75,000 |
| Central Christian Church of St Petersburg Inc Saint Petersburg, FL | Hurricane Relief | $39,768 |
| Zephyr Christian Church Zephyrhills, FL | Hurricane Relief | $36,000 |
| Russell Cave Church of Christ Lexington, KY | Flood Relief | $20,000 |
| First Christian Church Arcadia Arcadia, FL | Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Faith Christian Church Kerrville, TX | Flood Relief | $10,000 |
| Church of Christ of Martins Ferry Martins Ferry, OH | Flood Relief | $10,000 |
| Gateway Christian Church Birmingham, AL | Tornado Relief | $10,000 |
| Community Christian Church London, KY | Tornado Relief | $10,000 |
| Harvester Christian Church St Charles, MO | Tornado Relief | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,525,041 | $9,476,655 | $9,152,482 | $240,768 | 11 | $209,439 |
| 2024 | $13,712,757 | $9,924,219 | $7,751,303 | $314,867 | 7 | $152,620 |
| 2023 | $10,858,229 | $6,785,365 | $7,631,478 | $869,812 | 7 | $102,021 |
| 2022 | $11,197,489 | $11,811,244 | $7,538,954 | $283,000 | 5 | $229,267 |
| 2021 | $7,614,735 | $7,258,147 | $6,411,316 | $405,000 | 13 | $171,939 |
| 2020 | $6,376,534 | $5,192,324 | $4,811,970 | $411,943 | 21 | $132,912 |
| 2019 | $5,794,399 | $5,235,050 | $4,945,905 | $669,075 | 12 | $89,808 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
IDES states that it exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. Its 2025 filing describes three areas of work: disaster relief that addresses immediate basic needs and helps people rebuild; development projects intended to help people meet basic needs without becoming dependent on IDES or other organizations; and discipleship projects, including Bible distribution and church planting.
In 2025, IDES gave $10,000 to White Mills Christian Camp Inc. The camp describes its mission as providing Christian education to youth in a camp setting.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, IDES reported 11 grants totaling $240,768. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $75,000 to South Dade Christian Church in Miami, Florida, for hurricane relief; $39,768 to Central Christian Church of St. Petersburg in Florida, for hurricane relief; and $36,000 to Zephyr Christian Church in Florida, also for hurricane relief. Other listed awards included $20,000 to Russell Cave Church of Christ in Kentucky for flood relief and $10,000 each to First Christian Church Arcadia in Florida for hurricane relief, Faith Christian Church in Texas for flood relief, and Gateway Christian Church in Alabama for tornado relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richie Phillips as chairman; Tom Santillanes as vice-chairman; Greg Hall as treasurer; Stephanie Davis as secretary; Becky Ramirez, Charles Houk, and Bev Meyer as board members; David Stine as executive director; and Rita Camden as finance director.
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc is led by David Stine, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Stine
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Richie Phillips
Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Camden
Finance Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$74K (2024) → $89K (2025)
Becky Ramirez
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bev Meyer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Houk
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hall
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Santillanes
Vice Chairman
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Davis
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Gary Barnhart (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mark McGilvrey (2019–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Tom Funk (2019–2023) — Vice Chariman
- Former: Bill Bache (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rick Jett (2019–2021) — Former Executive
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $146K, to David Stine (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Disaster Emergency Service Inc
How much does International Disaster Emergency Service Inc give each year?
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc gave $241K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $315K across 7 grants.
What is International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's typical grant size?
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,888, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from International Disaster Emergency Service Inc that year got $23K on average.
Where does International Disaster Emergency Service Inc give grants?
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (17%).
Does International Disaster Emergency Service Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Relief" (4 grants), "Flood Relief" (4 grants) and "Tornado Relief" (3 grants).
Who are International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's largest grantees?
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's largest 2025 grantees include South Dade Christian Church ($75,000), Central Christian Church of St Petersburg Inc ($39,768) and Zephyr Christian Church ($36,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is International Disaster Emergency Service Inc?
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What does International Disaster Emergency Service Inc fund?
IDES states that it exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Disaster Emergency Service Inc?
IDES’s grant policies say requests are considered when submitted by people who are members in good standing with a Christian Church or Church of Christ congregation or mission organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's EIN?
International Disaster Emergency Service Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7348277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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