Foundations that fund education in Idaho
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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The Avista Foundation
- $20,000 to University of Idaho Foundation, Moscow: Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
- $10,500 to University of Idaho Foundation, Moscow: Avista Scholars Engineering
- $5,000 to University of Idaho Foundation, Moscow: Avista Scholars - Waters of the West
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...
Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger Foundation
- $40,000 to College of Idaho, Caldwell: Whittenberger scholarships
- $7,500 to Mentoring Network Inc, Nampa: Match funding with students
- $7,500 to Lee Pesky Learning Center, Boise: Ecrl program
How to apply: Written outline and project
Deadlines: August 15 of each year
Restrictions: Limited to qualified idaho organizations
The Bews Foundation
- $100,000 to Boise State University Foundation, Boise: Stadium expansion
- $75,000 to College of Idaho, Caldwell: Scholarship
- $25,000 to Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa: Scholarship
How to apply: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
Deadlines: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
Restrictions: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
John & Orah Brandt Foundation
- $100,000 to Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa: Unrestricted gift
- $30,000 to The Ambrose School, Meridian: Unrestricted gift
- $10,000 to Caring Hearts & Hands of Hope, Boise: Unrestricted gift
How to apply: Request letter
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
- $20,000 to Idaho State University Foundation Inc, Pocatello: Diesel student scholarships
- $7,500 to Anna Schindler Foundation, Post Falls: Annas helping hands support bags for childhood cancer families.
- $1,500 to Panhandle Alliance for Education, Sandpoint: Ready to read, first grade reading program
How to apply: Grant applications should be submitted via the online application found at www.dpwfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions generally made within 90 days.
Restrictions: Generally limited to 501(c)(3) organizations with an emphasis on organizations that provide direct services to economically and socially disadvantaged youth special needs individuals and their families, as well as education programming in...
Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Mentoring Network Inc, Nampa: Youth mentoring program
- $5,000 to Minidoka County School District 331 Educational Foundation, Paul: Music chairs
- $3,500 to National Outdoor Learning Alliance, Boise: Outdoor after school program
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.
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Mentoring Network Inc, Nampa: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Excel Foundation Inc, Coeur D Alene: General Operating Support
- $1,500 to Lifes Kitchen Inc, Boise: 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.
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Canyon Ridge High School Booster Club, Twin Falls: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Lifes Kitchen Inc, Boise: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Bear Lake School District No 33 Education Foundation, Montpelier: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Edwin E Perkins Foundation Xxxxx0003
- $25,000 to Caring Hearts and Hands of Hope Inc, Boise: General
- $15,000 to One Stone Inc, Boise: General
How to apply: Www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants
Restrictions: Irc section 501 c 3 orgnizations
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $25,000 to Boise State University Foundation, Boise: Energy restoration frameworks for the shoshone-bannock tribes
- $10,000 to Learn-Lifelong Education & Aging Resource Network Inc, Boise: Financial literacy and security program for older adults
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Joan Leidy Foundation Inc C/O Andersoncompany
- $20,000 to Far & Wise, Hailey: General
- $15,000 to Lifes Kitchen, Boise: General
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing and be narrative in form. The organization shall state it's mission and demonstrate the need for funding in accomplishing it's mission. Requests for funding should include a dollar range of funding requested and applicants should...
Restrictions: Funding will not be provided for abortion related activities. All organizations requesting funds shall be currently qualified sec 501 (c)(3)organizations. Proof of status will be required before any funds are released.
Amy Heryford Ousley and James Heryford Ousley
- $10,800 to College of Idaho, Caldwell: College scholarship
- $10,800 to Boise Bible College, Boise: College scholarship
How to apply: Application from the klamath co high school online @ www.ousleyedfund.org
Deadlines: March 15
Restrictions: Students must have attended a klamath co high school all four years as a resident and current resident of klamath county.
Wolftever Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to The Sage School, Hailey: Education
- $2,600 to Pioneer Montessori School, Ketchum: Education
How to apply: Typed summary not to exceed two pages
Four J Foundation
- $15,000 to University of Idaho Foundation, Moscow: Unrestricted and may be used wherever needed.
- $2,000 to Lifes Kitchen, 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...
James J Colt Foundation Inc
- $9,500 to Sun Valley Culinary Institute, Sun Valley: To achieve charitable purpose
- $2,000 to Far and Wise, Hailey: 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
The Tfdixon Family Foundation Inc
- $8,000 to Boise Public Library Foundation Inc, Boise: General support
- $3,000 to Boise State University Foundation 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.
The Morris & Bessie Altman Foundation C/O Peter Stern
- $10,000 to Lee Pesky Learning Center Inc, Boise: General support
- $1,000 to Lee Pesky Learning Center Inc, Boise: General support
How to apply: Any form is acceptable. Include organizational details and proposed use of funds.
Mary W Harriman Foundation
- $5,000 to Space Idaho Inc, Hailey: General support
- $2,500 to Sage School, Hailey: General support
How to apply: Typed organization history and details of grant purposes.
Helios Foundation C/O Schaper Benz & Wise Inv Cnsl
- $5,000 to Sun Valley Community School, Sun Valley: General support
- $2,500 to The Space Idaho Inc, Hailey: General support
How to apply: No formal application required
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
The Presser Foundation
- $3,000 to Boise State University Foundation, Boise: Undergraduate scholar awards
- $3,000 to University of Idaho Foundation, Moscow: Undergraduate scholar awards
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
The Willard Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Randy Kern Trustee
- $3,900 to Idaho State University Foundation, Pocatello: Scholarship
- $2,000 to Idaho Falls Music Club, Idaho Falls: 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.
First Federal Foundation Inc
- $2,594 to Filer School Foundation, Filer: Forestry equipment
- $1,662 to Meridian Library Foundation, Meridian: Furniture and equipment
How to apply: Name, address, irs status, request information
Deadlines: June 16th and november 14th
Idaho Power Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Idaho State University Foundation, Pocatello: Stem x event
- $2,000 to Project Succeed, Twin Falls: Project school supplies
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.
Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation
- $2,500 to Summit Christian Academy, Coeur D Alene: Donation - first grade
- $1,000 to Summit Christian Academy, Coeur D Alene: Donation
How to apply: Applications should be in writing.
Restrictions: Grant awards to individuals challenged with seizure syndrome and other medical challenges for education and medical care.
Mutual of America Foundation
- $1,000 to Boise State University Foundation Inc, Boise: General operating purpose
- $1,000 to Boise State University Foundation Inc, Boise: General operating purpose
How to apply: Sara wiencken details available by contacting mutual of america foundation
Deadlines: Sara wiencken details available by contacting mutual of america foundation
Restrictions: Sara wiencken details available by contacting mutual of america foundation
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