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Private foundation · EIN 36-3449960

Ideal Industries Foundation

Sycamore, IL

Ideal Industries Foundation is a private foundation based in Sycamore, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.09M in grants and contributions paid across 95 grants, with $7.15M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Habitat for Humanity, Philadephia Youth Basketball and Rebuilding Together.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral Support$343,513
Philadephia Youth BasketballPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$125,000
Rebuilding TogetherWashington, DCGeneral Support$100,000
Family Services AgencyDekalb, ILGeneral Support$77,545
Junior AchievementColorado Springs, COGeneral Support$50,000
Lowes FoundationMooresville, NCGeneral Support$49,500
The Home Depot FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral Support$44,000
Hope HavenDekalb, ILGeneral Support$26,000
Rooted for GoodDekalb, ILGeneral Support$26,000
Safe Passage IncDekalb, ILGeneral Support$20,916
Dekalb County Economic Development CorpDekalb, ILGeneral Support$20,000
Boys & Girls Club Finchburg LeominsterLeominster, MAGeneral Support$18,502
Adverture WorksDekalb, ILGeneral Support$18,500
Casa DekalbSycamore, ILGeneral Support$18,500
Kshwaukee YMCASycamore, ILGeneral Support$18,500
Montachusett Regional Vocational School DistrictFitchburg, MAGeneral Support$17,550
Niu FoundationDekalb, ILGeneral Support$10,000
Dress for SuccessChicago, ILGeneral Support$5,000
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILGeneral Support$5,000
Worcester County Food BankShrewsbury, MAGeneral Support$5,000
Historic Fair HillPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$4,808
Future Construction Leaders FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral Support$4,111
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral Support$3,000
Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, TNGeneral Support$2,500
Sowa Goat SanctuaryHarvard, MAGeneral Support$2,205

The 25 largest of 95 grants listed on the return. 42 grants to individuals ($63K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Ideal Industries Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Ideal Industries Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Ideal Industries Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,090,048 in grants and contributions paid (95 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Ideal Industries Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Habitat for Humanity (GA), $344K, Philadephia Youth Basketball (PA), $125K, Rebuilding Together (DC), $100K, Family Services Agency (IL), $77.5K and Junior Achievement (CO), $50K.