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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 82-0530529

Idaho Power Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Boise, ID. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 110 grants and $679,200 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mandy Kendall
1221 W Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 388-2468
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications will be furnished upon request
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Awards are granted to health & human services, culture & arts, and civic & community needs in southern idaho, eastern oregon and northern nevada.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $679,200

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $5,381,699

  • Tax year 2024

    $260,300

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $4,746,371

  • Tax year 2023

    $396,850

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $2,902,171

  • Tax year 2022

    $215,500

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $2,282,598

  • Tax year 2021

    $172,250

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $1,490,716

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $655,578

  • Tax year 2019

    $105,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $646,249

  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $740,610

Grants paid in 2025

110 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Salvation Army Boise CorpsBoise, ID

    Project share

    $100,000
  2. Washington County Fair Educational FundHillsboro, OR

    Barn addition

    $40,000
  3. Caldwell Western Heritage FoundationCaldwell, ID

    Cap campaign

    $25,000
  4. Boise State University Foundation IncBoise, ID

    Cap campaign

    $20,000
  5. Boise State University Foundation IncBoise, ID

    Capital campaign

    $20,000
  6. College of Western Idaho Foundation IncNampa, ID

    Capital campaign

    $20,000
  7. Friends of Idaho Public Television IncBoise, ID

    Festival

    $20,000
  8. Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship Fund IncBoise, ID

    Gold sponsorship

    $20,000
  9. Treasure Valley Family YMCABoise, ID

    Capital campaign

    $20,000
  10. University of Idaho Foundation IncMoscow, ID

    Cap campaign

    $20,000
  11. University of Idaho Foundation IncMoscow, ID

    Capital campaign

    $20,000
  12. Ballet Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Cap campaign

    $15,000
  13. Log Cabin for Literacy Center IncBoise, ID

    Capital campaign

    $12,500
  14. City of BoiseBoise, ID

    Shift capital campaign

    $10,000
  15. Idaho Botanical Garden IncBoise, ID

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  16. Idaho Veterans Network CorporationBoise, ID

    Cap campaign

    $10,000
  17. Intermountain Bird ObservatoryBoise, ID

    One time contribuion

    $10,000
  18. Salmon Hockey Association IncSalmon, ID

    Cap campaign

    $10,000
  19. St Luke's Health FoundationBoise, ID

    Kid for a night

    $7,500
  20. St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center IncBoise, ID

    Festival of trees

    $7,500
  21. Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association IncPocatello, ID

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  22. Bingham Memorial HospitalBlackfoot, ID

    Cap campaign

    $5,000
  23. Boise Public Schools Education Foundation IncBoise, ID

    Sponsorship s.a.f.e.

    $5,000
  24. Discovery Center of Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Access program

    $5,000
  25. Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council IncBoise, ID

    Sponsorship

    $5,000
  26. Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts IncMeridian, ID

    2025 conference

    $5,000
  27. Idaho Botanical Garden IncBoise, ID

    Winter garden aglow

    $5,000
  28. Idaho Commission on Hispanic AffairsBoise, ID

    Sponsorship

    $5,000
  29. Idaho Community Foundation IncBoise, ID

    Idaho gives

    $5,000
  30. Inland NW Heroes IncPost Falls, ID

    Patriots

    $5,000
  31. Lauren Edison Dance IncorporatedGarden City, ID

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  32. Neighborworks BoiseBoise, ID

    Rake up boise/paint the town

    $5,000
  33. Owyhee County Historical Society IncMurphy, ID

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  34. The Peregine FundBoise, ID

    Sponsorship

    $5,000
  35. United Way of Treasure Valley IncBoise, ID

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  36. University of Idaho Foundation IncMoscow, ID

    Engineering design expo

    $5,000
  37. University of Idaho Foundation IncMoscow, ID

    Ui college of engineering

    $5,000
  38. Watering Hole Community CenterMountain Home, ID

    Cap campaign

    $5,000
  39. Canyon County Festival of Trees IncCaldwell, ID

    2025 festival of trees

    $4,000
  40. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Sporting clay tournament

    $4,000
  41. Idaho Access Project IncBoise, ID

    Hands around the capital

    $3,500
  42. Malheur County FairOntario, OR

    Event sponsor

    $3,500
  43. Boise Art Museum IncBoise, ID

    Seniors program

    $3,000
  44. Idaho Housing & Finance AssociationBoise, ID

    2026 conference

    $3,000
  45. Idaho Technology Council FoundationBoise, ID

    2025 hall of fame awards

    $3,000
  46. Idaho Watercolor SocietyBoise, ID

    Silver sponsorship 45th annual

    $3,000
  47. Learning Lab IncGarden City, ID

    Lunch & literacy

    $3,000
  48. Life's Kitchen IncBoise, ID

    Boise air traffic control

    $3,000
  49. Log Cabin for Literacy Center IncBoise, ID

    Writers in the school

    $3,000
  50. The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights Home of the Anne Frank MemorialBoise, ID

    Annual gala

    $3,000
  51. Agency for New AmericansBoise, ID

    22nd annual gala

    $2,500
  52. Andrus Center for Public Policy IncBoise, ID

    Women's leadership conf

    $2,500
  53. Big Brothersbig Sisters of Southwest Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Gala

    $2,500
  54. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreational Association IncBoise, ID

    Sponsorship

    $2,500
  55. Boise Philharmonic Foundation IncBoise, ID

    Encore ball

    $2,500
  56. Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Idaho IncPocatello, ID

    2025 gala

    $2,500
  57. Boys Girls Clubs of Ada Co IdBoise, ID

    Wild west auction

    $2,500
  58. Caldwell Western Heritage FoundationCaldwell, ID

    Miracle on the dirt

    $2,500
  59. Catch IncBoise, ID

    8th annual dinner

    $2,500
  60. Family Advocacy Center and Education Services IncBoise, ID

    Faces of courage gala

    $2,500
  61. Flock Cancer Idaho IncorporatedBoise, ID

    Community stroll

    $2,500
  62. Friends of the Children - Eastern IdahoPocatello, ID

    Capital campaign

    $2,500
  63. Friends of the Fair and Rodeo IncHermiston, OR

    Event sponsorship

    $2,500
  64. Garden City Public Library Foundation IncGarden City, ID

    Bells for books

    $2,500
  65. Girls on the Run Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Scholarships

    $2,500
  66. Hospice of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID

    Wheel chair lift

    $2,500
  67. Idaho Black Community Alliance IncBoise, ID

    2026 black history celebration

    $2,500
  68. Idaho Black Community Alliance IncBoise, ID

    Black history month

    $2,500
  69. Idaho Foodbank WarehouseMeridian, ID

    A seat at the table

    $2,500
  70. Idaho Humane Society IncBoise, ID

    Toast to tails

    $2,500
  71. Jannus IncBoise, ID

    Idaho out of school network recharge training & round table

    $2,500
  72. Idaho State University Foundation IncPocatello, ID

    Simplot games

    $2,500
  73. Idaho Youth Ranch IncBoise, ID

    Unite for hope

    $2,500
  74. Idaho Youth Ranch IncBoise, ID

    Unite for hope

    $2,500
  75. Leukemis & Lymphoma SocietyBosie, ID

    Light the night

    $2,500
  76. Magic Valley Arts CouncilTwin Falls, ID

    Thousand spring festival

    $2,500
  77. Mothers Against Drunk DrivingIrving, TX

    Walk like madd

    $2,500
  78. My World Discovery MuseumPocatello, ID

    Learning space

    $2,500
  79. Northwest Nazarene UniversityNampa, ID

    Scholarship funding

    $2,500
  80. Special Olympics Idaho IncNew Plymouth, ID

    Night of champions

    $2,500
  81. St Vincent de Paul Southwest IdahoBoise, ID

    Fundraising gala

    $2,500
  82. The Jesse Tree of IdahoBoise, ID

    Housed for the holidays

    $2,500
  83. Treasure Valley Habitat for HumanityBoise, ID

    Evening in the garden

    $2,500
  84. United Way of Magic ValleyTwin Falls, ID

    End hunger concert

    $2,500
  85. US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants IncArlington, VA

    Refugee bazaar

    $2,500
  86. Vale Fourth IncVale, OR

    Event sponsor

    $2,500
  87. Veterans Day Parade Committee IncEagle, ID

    2025 parade

    $2,500
  88. Idaho Zoological SocietyBoise, ID

    Zoobilee

    $2,250
  89. Community Council of Idaho IncCaldwell, ID

    39th annual golf tour

    $2,000
  90. Friends of the Fair Baker City Oregon IncBaker City, OR

    Event sponshorship

    $2,000
  91. Haines Stampede & RodeoHaines, OR

    Event sponsorship

    $2,000
  92. Idaho State University Foundation IncPocatello, ID

    Stemx

    $2,000
  93. Idaho Trails AssociationBoise, ID

    Trail projects

    $2,000
  94. Lemhi County Crisis Intervention IncSalmon, ID

    Annual gala

    $2,000
  95. Make A Wish Foundation of IdahoBoise, ID

    Serving up wishes

    $2,000
  96. Morrow County FairHeppner, OR

    Event sponsorship

    $2,000
  97. Nyssa Nite Rodeo BoardNyssa, OR

    Event sponsorship

    $2,000
  98. Owyhee County Rodeo BoardHomedale, ID

    Event sponsorship

    $2,000
  99. Reuseum Educational IncGarden City, ID

    STEM kits

    $2,000
  100. Skills USA IncBoise, ID

    Conference

    $2,000
  101. South Central Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce IncTwin Falls, ID

    Latino fest

    $2,000
  102. University of Idaho Foundation IncMoscow, ID

    Gala 2025

    $1,750
  103. Friends of Union County FairfoundationLa Grande, OR

    Event sponsorship

    $1,500
  104. Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship Fund IncBoise, ID

    Shooters reception

    $1,500
  105. Teach for America IncNew York, NY

    Summer learning lab

    $1,500
  106. Trica IncBoise, ID

    Maypole market

    $1,500
  107. Wyakin Warrior Foundation IncGarden City, ID

    Salute & shoot

    $1,500
  108. Hells Canyon Jr RodeoHalfway, OR

    Event sponsor

    $1,200
  109. Idaho Junior High Division Rodeo Association IncJerome, ID

    All around saddle

    $1,000
  110. Friends of the Fair Baker City Oregon IncBaker City, OR

    Event sponshorship

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education16 grants $137,25034% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation7 grants $58,70014% of the total
  3. Arts and culture8 grants $54,50013% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $36,5009% of the total
  5. Human services12 grants $34,0008% of the total
  6. Health4 grants $16,5004% of the total
  7. 9 other causes20 grants $71,75018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Idaho96 grants $613,000
  2. Oregon11 grants $59,700
  3. Texas1 grant $2,500
  4. Virginia1 grant $2,500
  5. New York1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Brian R BuckhamPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Eugene W MarchioroTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Cheryl ThompsonSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Adam RichinsDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lisa GrowDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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