The Ideker Family Foundation
The Ideker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $865K.
The Ideker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ideker Family Foundation gave $375K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $375,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,875
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $4,430,227
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Ideker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope House of Colorado ($150K). Together the top 8 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 48 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ideker Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2022) to $375K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House of Colorado Arvada, CO | Capital Reserve Campaign | $150,000 |
| Crosspurpose Denver, CO | Support for 5-year strategic plan and church liaison position | $100,000 |
| Dare 2 Share Ministries Wheat Ridge, CO | Rise up Campaign and General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Issachar Center Denver, CO | Leadership Programming | $30,000 |
| Alaska Christian College Soldona, AK | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Endurance Salina, KS | Reprinting Worth of a Man | $10,000 |
| Arms of Love International Morrison, CO | Annual Christmas Campaign and Spring Appeal | $5,000 |
| Basketball Club International Iowa City, IA | BCI Podcast Programming | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,430,227 | $879,567 | $407,996 | $375,000 | 8 | $397,788 | $864,996 | $190,837 |
| 2024 | $4,033,910 | $338,863 | $344,175 | $300,000 | 8 | $316,612 | $318,140 | $186,495 |
| 2023 | $3,843,662 | $897,669 | $337,652 | $317,000 | 11 | $330,253 | $791,490 | $160,765 |
| 2022 | $3,347,191 | $234,832 | $247,983 | $216,500 | 11 | $228,285 | $124,144 | $165,611 |
| 2021 | $4,208,046 | $528,042 | $307,532 | $286,000 | 10 | $298,024 | $414,876 | $190,671 |
| 2020 | $3,793,634 | $245,261 | $300,465 | $272,000 | 10 | — | $62,246 | $152,184 |
| 2019 | $3,437,967 | $762,681 | $254,681 | $226,000 | 12 | — | $659,604 | $151,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ideker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ideker Family Foundation is led by Douglas Ideker, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Ideker
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Ideker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Ideker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrie Ideker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Ideker
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Scott
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Ideker
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ideker Family Foundation
How much does The Ideker Family Foundation give each year?
The Ideker Family Foundation gave $375K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 8 grants.
What is The Ideker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ideker Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $46,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ideker Family Foundation give grants?
The Ideker Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alaska (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Ideker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Ideker Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ideker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ideker Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hope House of Colorado ($150,000), Crosspurpose ($100,000) and Dare 2 Share Ministries ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ideker Family Foundation?
The Ideker Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ideker Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ideker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3778128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Ideker Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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