Ibm International Foundation
IBM International Foundation is the corporate foundation of IBM (EIN 13-3267906) based in Armonk, NY and is referenced as a private foundation in IBM's SEC/10-K filings. The foundation's online presence is hosted on IBM's corporate domain (ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives) and is associated with IBM's corporate giving and grants activity.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations with national or multi-state programs in workforce development, digital skills training, P‑TECH/community college credentialing, or established intermediaries that partner with corporate giving and employee matching programs.
Good Fit
- • Workforce development or digital skills programs aligned with IBM priorities (P‑TECH, community college credentials, job training).
- • Established partnership history with large corporate foundations or national intermediaries.
- • Capacity to receive and manage large, restricted grants or to participate in employee matching/donor-advised channels.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a recurring grantee or corporate partner.
Geography
Giving is national in scope: grants in the latest year spanned seven states and prior years show grants across more states, indicating a multi-state footprint even though dollars in some years are concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a moderate set of distinct independent recipients (10 in the latest year, with 12 and 16 in prior years), showing variety in beneficiaries even though much of the grant dollars flow to a few large recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (half of 2024 recipients were new), but the foundation's public materials and filing indicate it only supports preselected organizations, so unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a referral or partnership.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
