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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 82-6008294

Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc

A private foundation in McCall, ID. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 85 grants and $4.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 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
Laura Bettis Lmcfidahomsncom
PO Box 69
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 344-2666
Form and materials
Online application link available at www.lauramoorecunningham.org/grants.
Deadlines
March 31
Restrictions
Generally idaho institutions related to education, health care, or social services.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,875,636

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $43,536,184

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,099,751

    Grants listed
    124
    Assets, end of year
    $34,410,478

  • Tax year 2022

    $6,839,260

    Grants listed
    123
    Assets, end of year
    $10,268,615

  • Tax year 2021

    $7,174,068

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $9,344,912

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,653,966

    Grants listed
    130
    Assets, end of year
    $9,665,036

  • Tax year 2019

    $6,839,244

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $8,598,486

Grants paid in 2024

85 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. College of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationCaldwell, ID

    Scholarships

    $480,050
  2. Boise State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID

    Scholarships

    $360,025
  3. Idaho State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationPocatello, ID

    Scholarships

    $360,025
  4. University of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationMoscow, ID

    Scholarships

    $360,025
  5. Idaho Community Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID

    For caldwell night rodeo foundation for stadium improvements

    $350,039
  6. Northwest Nazarene University FDTN - See Addendum for Add'l InformationNampa, ID

    Scholarships

    $340,037
  7. Idaho Public TelevisionBoise, ID

    Idaho programming and 60th anniversary

    $310,000
  8. College of Western Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationNampa, ID

    Cwi student center, scholarships

    $224,328
  9. Discovery Center of Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID

    Science museum renovation

    $200,003
  10. Lewis & Clark State College - See Addendum for Add'l InformationLewiston, ID

    Scholarships

    $135,028
  11. College of Southern Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationTwin Falls, ID

    Scholarships

    $100,037
  12. North Idaho College Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationCoeur Dalene, ID

    Scholarships

    $100,037
  13. Treasure Valley Community College - See Addendum for Add'l InformationOntario, OR

    Scholarships

    $100,037
  14. Northwest Nazarene University Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationNampa, ID

    Nursing building

    $100,024
  15. Treasure Valley Family YMCA - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID

    Capital campaign

    $100,024
  16. University of Idaho Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationMoscow, ID

    Medical education building

    $100,024
  17. Chrysalis Women's Transitional Living IncBoise, ID

    Transitional housing and programs

    $75,000
  18. Idaho Zoological Society DBA Friends of Zoo BoiseBoise, ID

    Educational building

    $75,000
  19. Bishop Kelly High School FDTN Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID

    Scholarships

    $50,043
  20. Idaho Veterans Chamber of CommerceNampa, ID

    Veteran housing and high school partnership

    $50,000
  21. Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center IncMcCall, ID

    Crisis response and counseling

    $50,000
  22. The Peregrine FundBoise, ID

    Educational youth programming

    $50,000
  23. College of Eastern Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l InformationIdaho Falls, ID

    Scholarships

    $40,025
  24. Boise Rescue Mission DBA Boise Rescue Mission MinistriesBoise, ID

    Homeless shelter services

    $35,000
  25. Idaho Regional Robotics IncMeridian, ID

    Support robotics competition

    $30,000
  26. American Red Cross of Idaho and East OregonBoise, ID

    Community health literacy program

    $25,000
  27. BHM Inc DBA Bingham HealthcareBlackfoot, ID

    Xray equipment

    $25,000
  28. Boise Art Museum IncBoise, ID

    Artreach program

    $25,000
  29. Boise Contemporary TheaterBoise, ID

    Theater renovation

    $25,000
  30. Cascade Medical CenterCascade, ID

    Oxygen and suction systems

    $25,000
  31. Recreation Foundation of Elmore County IncMountain Home, ID

    Aquatic center locker room

    $25,000
  32. Boise Philharmonic Association IncBoise, ID

    Youth education programs

    $20,000
  33. Good Samaritan HomeBoise, ID

    Security system upgrades

    $20,000
  34. Jesse TreeBoise, ID

    Emergency rental assistance

    $20,000
  35. One RefugeeSalt Lake City, UT

    Tuition and laptop support

    $20,000
  36. Ride for JoyCaldwell, ID

    Equine therapy

    $20,000
  37. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID

    Reach out and read program

    $20,000
  38. Southwest District HealthCaldwell, ID

    Early literacy programming

    $20,000
  39. Bonner Homeless TransitionsSandpoint, ID

    Flooring

    $18,000
  40. Breaking Chains Academy of DevelopmentNampa, ID

    Youth development programming

    $15,000
  41. Children's Home Society of Idaho DBA Children's Home Counseling ServicesBoise, ID

    Children's counseling

    $15,000
  42. Lutherhaven Ministries IncCoeur D Alene, ID

    Silver valley youth programming

    $15,000
  43. NAMI Far North IncSandpoint, ID

    Mental health advocacy programs

    $15,000
  44. Reading and Math Inc DBA AmpactMinneapolis, MN

    Literacy tutoring

    $15,000
  45. Sheperd's HomeMcCall, ID

    General operations

    $15,000
  46. Treasure Valley Habitat for HumanityBoise, ID

    Housing materials

    $15,000
  47. Museum of IdahoIdaho Falls, ID

    Field trip bussing

    $11,000
  48. Ballet IdahoBoise, ID

    Youth education programs

    $10,000
  49. Basque Foundation Inc DBA Jaialdi 2025Boise, ID

    Jaialdi 2025 sponsorship

    $10,000
  50. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho DBA BBBSBoise, ID

    Youth mentoring program

    $10,000
  51. Boys & Girls Club Nampa (boys & Girls Clubs of Canyon County)Nampa, ID

    Clubhouse programming

    $10,000
  52. Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County Idaho IncGarden City, ID

    Moseley gameroom updates

    $10,000
  53. Cascade School DistrictCascade, ID

    School greenhouse

    $10,000
  54. Idaho Shakespeare FestivalBoise, ID

    Youth education programs

    $10,000
  55. Inspire Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Foster support services

    $10,000
  56. NAMI IdahoBoise, ID

    Community based mental health resources

    $10,000
  57. National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT

    Youth service corps

    $10,000
  58. Nations United SoccerBoise, ID

    Youth soccer program

    $10,000
  59. Opera Idaho IncBoise, ID

    Youth education programs

    $10,000
  60. Panhandle Special Needs IncSandpoint, ID

    Job training and support

    $10,000
  61. Payette Lakes Ski ClubMcCall, ID

    Parking improvements

    $10,000
  62. Selway Bitterroot Frank Church FoundationBoise, ID

    Youth programming

    $10,000
  63. The Mentoringnet Network IncNampa, ID

    Youth mentoring

    $10,000
  64. Union Gospel Mission Association of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Mattresses for shelter

    $10,000
  65. United Way of Southeastern IdahoPocatello, ID

    Family literacy programming

    $10,000
  66. United Way of Treasure ValleyBoise, ID

    Early education

    $10,000
  67. River Arts Kamiah IncKamiah, ID

    Arts programming match

    $9,400
  68. Rise Up 2 Thrive IncCascade, ID

    Security upgrades

    $8,100
  69. Glocal Community Partners DBA GlocalBoise, ID

    Family assistance program

    $5,000
  70. Idaho Humane SocietyBoise, ID

    Charitable funds

    $5,000
  71. Lava Hot Springs AcademyLava Hot Springs, ID

    Technology for classrooms

    $5,000
  72. Magic Valley Arts CouncilTwin Falls, ID

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  73. McCall Arts and Humanities CouncilMcCall, ID

    Storage and supplies

    $5,000
  74. McCall Music Society IncMcCall, ID

    Children's concert

    $5,000
  75. Northwest Children's Home IncLewiston, ID

    Bathroom upgrades

    $5,000
  76. Priest River Ministries IncPriest River, ID

    Crisis services

    $5,000
  77. Sandpoint Youth Center IncSandpoint, ID

    Youth after school programming

    $5,000
  78. Scouting America Boise Troop 100 - Chartered by VFW Post 4000Boise, ID

    Youth programming

    $5,000
  79. Unique Center for Athletes of All NeedsSandpoint, ID

    Adaptive equipment

    $5,000
  80. Idaho Community FoundationBoise, ID

    Nonprofit board training

    $5,000
  81. Jerome School DistrictJerome, ID

    Kiln

    $3,000
  82. Idaho Concerts in CareBoise, ID

    Concerts in care homes

    $2,500
  83. Wild Hearts IdahoBoise, ID

    Youth programming

    $2,000
  84. Idaho Voices for ChildrenBoise, ID

    Operations

    $1,000
  85. South Jr High LibraryBoise, ID

    Poetry out loud

    $825

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services7 grants $178,10033% of the total
  2. Arts and culture9 grants $116,90022% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation6 grants $95,00018% of the total
  4. Veterans and military1 grant $50,0009% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $25,0005% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $20,0004% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $47,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Idaho80 grants $4,720,599
  2. Oregon1 grant $100,037
  3. Utah1 grant $20,000
  4. Minnesota1 grant $15,000
  5. Montana1 grant $10,000
  6. Washington1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Laura BettisPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
  • Janelle WiseVICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 10Pay $0
  • Hollis BrookoverSECRETARY Hours 8Pay $0

The return

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