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Private foundations Idahotax years 2023 to 2025

Private foundations in Idaho

554 private foundations based in Idaho filed a 990-PF in the last two years. In their latest returns they gave $255.2 million in 5,166 grants, and 114 say they accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Largest givers

By grants paid, latest return
  1. Holland M Ware Charitable FoundationEagle, ID · tax year 2024 56 grants Preselected only $55,432,302 giving
  2. Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 44 grants Accepts applications $27,646,262 giving
  3. Gorongosa Project IncIdaho falls, ID · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $19,465,473 giving
  4. Islands FundBoise, ID · tax year 2024 81 grants Preselected only $16,231,597 giving
  5. Greg Carr Foundation IncIdaho Falls, ID · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $10,038,604 giving
  6. Oneroot FoundationKetchum, ID · tax year 2025 61 grants Preselected only $8,859,108 giving
  7. Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation IncMcCall, ID · tax year 2024 85 grants Accepts applications $4,875,636 giving
  8. Angels Among US IncGarden City, ID · tax year 2024 47 grants Accepts applications $4,847,698 giving
  9. Jr Simplot Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $4,602,227 giving
  10. Micron Technology Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2025 8 grants Preselected only $4,463,685 giving
  11. Idaho Elks Rehab Hospital IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $4,222,026 giving
  12. Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health IncMeridian, ID · tax year 2024 282 grants Preselected only $4,083,383 giving
  13. Simplot Company Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2025 136 grants Preselected only $3,751,313 giving
  14. Edward F & Vickie S O'Gara Family Foundation IncKetchum, ID · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,959,916 giving
  15. Larry and Marianne Williams Family FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2024 46 grants Preselected only $2,807,125 giving
  16. Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 44 grants Preselected only $2,344,253 giving
  17. Mott Family Foundation IncKetchum, ID · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $2,143,915 giving
  18. Hansberger FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2024 25 grants Accepts applications $1,915,000 giving
  19. The Edward and Barbara Hulac Charitable Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,716,929 giving
  20. Vande Steeg Foundation IncMeridian, ID · tax year 2024 46 grants Preselected only $1,710,825 giving
  21. Melaleuca FoundationIdaho Falls, ID · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $1,704,855 giving
  22. John & Orah Brandt FoundationNampa, ID · tax year 2024 31 grants Accepts applications $1,654,000 giving
  23. Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2024 35 grants Accepts applications $1,599,490 giving
  24. Hamilton Foundation IncSun Valley, ID · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,580,000 giving
  25. The Rebholtz Family Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $1,500,000 giving

Foundations that accept applications

Largest first

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 44 grants Accepts applications $27,646,262 giving
  2. Greg Carr Foundation IncIdaho Falls, ID · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $10,038,604 giving
  3. Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation IncMcCall, ID · tax year 2024 85 grants Accepts applications $4,875,636 giving
  4. Angels Among US IncGarden City, ID · tax year 2024 47 grants Accepts applications $4,847,698 giving
  5. Idaho Elks Rehab Hospital IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $4,222,026 giving
  6. Hansberger FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2024 25 grants Accepts applications $1,915,000 giving
  7. The Edward and Barbara Hulac Charitable Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,716,929 giving
  8. John & Orah Brandt FoundationNampa, ID · tax year 2024 31 grants Accepts applications $1,654,000 giving
  9. Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2024 35 grants Accepts applications $1,599,490 giving
  10. The John F Nagel FoundationEagle, ID · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $1,375,560 giving
  11. The Eva Mathis FoundationCoeur D Alene, ID · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $1,290,000 giving
  12. Janice Seagraves Family Foundation IncTwin Falls, ID · tax year 2025 82 grants Accepts applications $1,266,202 giving
  13. Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare FoundationCoeur Dalene, ID · tax year 2025 76 grants Accepts applications $1,203,320 giving
  14. Arvy Foundation IncMeridian, ID · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $966,500 giving
  15. The Bews FoundationTwin Falls, ID · tax year 2025 34 grants Accepts applications $947,500 giving
  16. Harry W Morrison Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $885,600 giving
  17. CHC FoundationIdaho Falls, ID · tax year 2025 42 grants Accepts applications $834,076 giving
  18. Idaho Power Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2025 110 grants Accepts applications $679,200 giving
  19. Morrison Center Endowment Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $678,830 giving
  20. The Deatley Family FoundationLewiston, ID · tax year 2025 41 grants Accepts applications $636,000 giving
  21. Schneidmiller Family Foundation Inc Gary T Schneidmiller PresidentPost Falls, ID · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $626,000 giving
  22. Hecla Charitable FoundationCoeur Dalene, ID · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $597,199 giving
  23. Morrison Knudsen Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $550,192 giving
  24. The Brad and Andrea Hall Family Foundation IncIdaho Falls, ID · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $527,285 giving
  25. The Pesky Family Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $505,447 giving

Giving by cause

Grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment61 foundations $57,672,74644% of the total
  2. Education114 foundations $24,193,57818% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking65 foundations $12,114,4689% of the total
  4. Health63 foundations $8,628,3467% of the total
  5. Human services122 foundations $7,934,8656% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation59 foundations $3,388,7713% of the total
  7. 19 other causes $17,739,84813% of the total

Most active small givers

Foundations with under $1 million in assets, by the number of grants they listed.

  1. Krazy Coupon Lady FoundationEagle, ID · tax year 2024 71 grants Preselected only $243,452 giving
  2. Glad To Be Here Foundation IncSun Valley, ID · tax year 2025 66 grants Preselected only $312,994 giving
  3. Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2024 44 grants Preselected only $2,344,253 giving
  4. Walli Gives Back Foundation IncShelley, ID · tax year 2025 29 grants Preselected only $123,954 giving
  5. Sally E Anderson Family FoundationMeridian, ID · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $124,510 giving
  6. The Hackborn FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2025 22 grants Preselected only $51,000 giving
  7. James E Hollingsworth Foundation IncBoise, ID · tax year 2025 22 grants Preselected only $50,905 giving
  8. Priest Lake Lions Club FoundationNordman, ID · tax year 2024 21 grants Accepts applications $22,087 giving
  9. The Jean Sullivan (wareagle) FoundationBoise, ID · tax year 2025 20 grants Preselected only $20,000 giving
  10. Christmas Angels IncLewiston, ID · tax year 2025 20 grants Accepts applications $18,944 giving
  11. The Nalen FoundationKetchum, ID · tax year 2024 19 grants Preselected only $85,500 giving
  12. Rotary Club of McCall Foundation IncMcCall, ID · tax year 2024 19 grants Preselected only $46,850 giving
  13. Esi Cares IncMeridian, ID · tax year 2024 18 grants Preselected only $91,011 giving
  14. Latah County Community FoundationMoscow, ID · tax year 2025 18 grants Accepts applications $30,330 giving
  15. Callahan Zeller Foundation IncWallace, ID · tax year 2024 18 grants Preselected only $19,000 giving

Cities

5 cities with 25 or more foundations
41 more cities with two or more