Foundations that fund arts and culture in Idaho
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Idaho in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Boise Art Museum, Boise: Statewide artreach program
- $25,000 to Boise Philharmonic Association Inc, Boise: K-12 music education programs
- $20,000 to Trica, Boise: Blackout system
How to apply: Online application link available at www.lauramoorecunningham.org/grants.
Deadlines: March 31
Restrictions: Generally idaho institutions related to education, health care, or social services.
Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation
- $5,000 to Mccall Arts & Humanities Council, Mccall: Arts program for youth
- $5,000 to Id Theatre Inc, Mccall: Support seven devils playwright conf
- $5,000 to Boise Philharmonic Association, Boise: Annual school concerts
How to apply: Written outline and project
Deadlines: August 15 of each year
Restrictions: Limited to qualified idaho organizations
Idaho Power Foundation Inc
- $12,500 to The Cabin, Boise: Capital campaign
- $3,000 to The Cabin, Boise: 2024-2025 academic year
- $2,500 to Foundation for Idaho History, Boise: Capital campaign
How to apply: Applications will be furnished upon request
Restrictions: Awards are granted to health & human services, culture & arts, and civic & community needs in southern idaho, eastern oregon and northern nevada.
The Bews Foundation
- $15,000 to Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise: General operations
- $10,000 to Discovery Center of Idaho, Boise: General operations
- $5,000 to The Boise Bard Players, Boise: General operations
How to apply: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
Deadlines: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
Restrictions: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
The Tfdixon Family Foundation Inc
- $13,000 to Idaho Shakespeare Festival Inc, Boise: General support
- $5,000 to Friends of Idaho Public Television, Boise: General support
- $2,000 to Foundation for Idaho History Inc, Boise: General support
How to apply: Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization and their funding requirements. Must include copy of 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: Requests must be received by february 28.
Restrictions: Only us charities with 501(c)(3). No funding outside usa. No matching of us government funds. No funds to individuals.
Four J Foundation
- $2,000 to Opera Idaho, Boise: Board members were very impressed with presentation at the bk auction
- $1,000 to The Foundation for Idaho History, Boise: This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed.
- $1,000 to Idaho Black History Museum, Boise: This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed.
How to apply: Written request containing organization's budget and description of program services.
Restrictions: Requesting organization must provide services to four j foundation's targeted recipient groups as defined in form 1023, part ii, as follows: disadvantaged children, financially disadvantaged elderly persons, the homeless, and persons with...
Hansberger Foundation
- $50,000 to The Cabin, Boise: Capital campaign
- $50,000 to The Cabin, Boise: Programs
- $25,000 to Idaho Humanities Council, Boise: General support
How to apply: The foundation accepts written requests for grants that contain the applicant's organizational budget, a description of program services, and a statement of intended use of the funds.
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Warhawk Air Museum Inc, Nampa: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Surels Place Inc, Boise: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Mountain Home Arts Council Inc, Mountain Home: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
Argyros Family Foundation
- $1,075,000 to Sun Valley Performing Arts Center, Sun Valley: Arts
- $5,000 to 54 Foundation, Hayden: Public charity
How to apply: 1) identity & historical background of requesting organization, 2) statement as to the intended use of the contribution, 3) federal identification number, and 4) copy of the irs determination letter indicating the organization is exempt under code section 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: June 1
Restrictions: Grants are typically paid for special projects & situations.
Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation
- $169,500 to Log Cabin Literary Center Inc, Boise: General support
- $110,000 to Friends of Idaho Public Television, Boise: General support
How to apply: Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization and their funding requirements. Must include copy of 501(c)(3).
Deadlines: Requests must be received by october 1st.
Restrictions: Only us charities with 501(c)(3). No funding outside usa. No matching of us government funds. No funds to individuals.
The John F Nagel Foundation
- $90,000 to Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa: Education programs, warbird round up, veterans day breakfast
- $5,000 to Foundation for Idaho History, Boise: National history day competition travel scholarships and buses for travel
How to apply: Request application by letter or by website and application will be mailed.
Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by 10/31
Restrictions: Southwestern idaho
Sirius Fund
- $62,500 to Sun Valley Music Festival, Sun Valley: To support charitable purpose
- $24,500 to Sun Valley Music Festival, Sun Valley: To support charitable purpose
How to apply: A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient.
Restrictions: Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined under irc sec 170(c).
Koret Foundation
- $40,000 to Sun Valley Summer Symphony Inc, Ketchum: 2025 season
- $25,000 to Sun Valley Summer Symphony Inc, Ketchum: 2024 season
How to apply: Information about application procedures for the grant programs of the koret foundation can be found at www.koret.org
Deadlines: Www.koret.org
Restrictions: Www.koret.org
Chc Foundation
- $17,040 to Idaho Falls Arts Council, Idaho Falls: Building improvements
- $12,171 to Idaho Falls Symphony Society, Idaho Falls: Purchase 2500 recorders for students in 2 districts
How to apply: Information is available on the website.
Deadlines: 2 granting periods per year march and august.
Restrictions: Idaho only.
The Willard Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Randy Kern Trustee
- $17,000 to Idaho Falls Arts Council, Idaho Falls: General support
- $6,000 to Musicians West, Pocatello: General support
How to apply: Letter containing the amount requested and the charitable purpose for the funds awared.
Restrictions: For educational, humanitarian, religious or relief of economically disadvantaged persons only.
James J Colt Foundation Inc
- $14,000 to Sun Valley Music Festival, Ketchum: To achieve charitable purpose
- $3,000 to Sun Valley Film Festival, Sun Valley: To achieve charitable purpose
How to apply: In the form of a letter on its letterhead identifying the organization, a brief description of its work and charitable purpose
Restrictions: Organization must be a tax exempt entity
Paula Knickerbocker Foundation Inc C/O Idaho Trust Bank Benjamin Prohaska
- $8,500 to The Boise Jazz Society, Boise: to help support the continuing operations of the Jazz Society at Boise State University.
- $6,000 to The Festival at Sandpoint, Sandpoint: Promote Jazz music as a classic American art form.
How to apply: No specific form required.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Awards are limited to the endeavors related to; jazz music, Friesian horses, animal welfare, and other 501(c)(3) organizations
The Avista Foundation
- $4,000 to The Festival at Sandpoint, Sandpoint: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Arts Alliance Inc, Sandpoint: AmeriCorps Art Instructor at Creations
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho...
First Federal Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise: Doorway control system
- $1,199 to Childrens Museum of Magic Valley, Twin Falls: Early learning suplies
How to apply: Name, address, irs status, request information
Deadlines: June 16th and november 14th
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $552,000 to Friends of Minidoka Inc, Twin Falls: To support the development of virtual walking tours related to sites of japanese american...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Morrison Center Endowment Foundation Inc
- $175,700 to Ballet Idaho, Boise: To support fine and performing arts within the community by subsidizing performances at...
How to apply: Written submission of request to board of directors
Deadlines: January 1st and july 1st
Restrictions: Use must support performing arts in treasure valley idaho.
Janice Seagraves Family Foundation Inc
- $51,180 to Clayton Area Historical Association Inc, Clayton: For the clayton museum
How to apply: See website at seagravesfamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See website at seagravesfamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See website at seagravesfamilyfoundation.org
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $45,000 to Boise Contemporary Theater Inc, Boise: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Hdr Foundation
- $29,995 to Idaho Shakespeare Festival Inc, Boise: Chartiable
How to apply: All applications for grants should be submitted via the organization's website at www.hdrinc.com/hdr-foundation
Deadlines: Grants >$10,000 - june 4 & august 22 grants <$10,000 - august 16
Restrictions: Priority may be given to organization with which an hdr employee volunteers.
Mountain View Charity Inc
- $15,000 to Idaho Falls Arts Council, Idaho Falls: General donation
How to apply: Apply online at mvcharity.org. Applicant selects type of assistance they are requesting, and submits a typed report of the assistance they need.
Restrictions: There is a max limit of 3,000 for the miracle medical workers fund assistance.
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