The Ivy Foundation Inc
The Ivy Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Schererville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $834K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $34K.
The Ivy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ivy Foundation Inc gave $24K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,600
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $4,720
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $833,812
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ivy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Puddle Project ($3K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($17,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ivy Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,600 |
| The Puddle Project Flossmoor, IL | For the benefit of xiomaria williams as scholarship grant. | $3,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation Oakbrook, IL | For the Advocate Trinity Hospital Staff Student Scholarship. | $3,000 |
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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 | $833,812 | $30,865 | $30,179 | $23,600 | 5 | $28,740 | $33,660 | $41,230 |
| 2023 | $837,534 | $83,481 | $9,261 | — | — | $8,512 | $25,626 | $34,461 |
| 2022 | $763,314 | $30,150 | $228 | — | — | — | — | $2,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ivy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ivy Foundation Inc is led by Rudyard Smith, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rudyard Smith
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Greg Farley
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kiritkumar Trivedi
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rose Uwidia
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Maria Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Ivy Foundation Inc
How much does The Ivy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ivy Foundation Inc gave $24K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ivy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ivy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $4,720, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ivy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ivy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Ivy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Ivy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ivy Foundation Inc?
The Ivy Foundation Inc reported $834K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Ivy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ivy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1876818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Ivy Foundation Inc 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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