Arvy Foundation Inc
Arvy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $966,500, with recipients including Idaho organizations working in areas such as gardens, education, cancer support, youth services, and community healthcare.
Arvy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arvy Foundation Inc gave $967K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Idaho. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $966,500
- +112.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,173
- +120.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,201,945
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arvy Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing states that an application is available upon request. It lists no restrictions on awards and names Ronald Van Auker Sr as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald Van Auker Sr
Mailing address: 3084 E Lanark Street, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 887-7994
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arvy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Idaho Botanical Gardens ($501K). Together the top 10 received $862K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 123 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 1% each to California, Indiana, and West Virginia, and 5% to recipients whose state is unidentified in the provided data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arvy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 242% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2020) to $967K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $967K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Botanical Gardens Boise, ID | Support of Charitable Organization | $500,500 |
| Boise State University Foundation Boise, ID | Support of Educational Mission | $106,000 |
| St Lukes Cancer Institute Boise, ID | Support of Charitable Organization | $100,000 |
| Semilla Nueva | Support of Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Danny Thompson Memorial Cancer Foun Sun Valley, ID | Support of Charitable Organization | $30,000 |
| Richard Sabala Foundation Inc McCall, ID | Support of Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation Nampa, ID | Support of Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Ada CO Garden City, ID | Use as Needed for Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Nampa Nampa, ID | Use as Needed for Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Boise, ID | Use as Needed for Charitable Purposes. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,201,945 | $1,530,297 | $994,119 | $966,500 | 26 | $966,500 | $507,667 | $502,252 |
| 2023 | $8,659,941 | $1,159,935 | $491,512 | $455,000 | 27 | $455,000 | $132,276 | $436,505 |
| 2022 | $8,001,048 | $311,603 | $657,953 | $623,500 | 33 | $623,500 | $94,614 | $443,458 |
| 2021 | $8,386,337 | $646,640 | $329,189 | $283,000 | 27 | $283,000 | $620,455 | $498,761 |
| 2020 | $8,086,770 | $1,169,032 | $209,538 | $206,500 | 10 | — | $1,169,032 | $471,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arvy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $502K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations and educational institutions. Among its grantees, Boise State University Foundation says it raises funds for Boise State University and manages private funds donated to the university. Idaho Youth Ranch says it provides programs and services intended to nurture hope, healing, and resilience for Idaho’s youth. St. Luke’s McCall Foundation says it raises funds to benefit St. Luke’s McCall Hospital and community healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $966,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $500,500, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $500,500 to Idaho Botanical Gardens, $106,000 to Boise State University Foundation, $100,000 to St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, $50,000 to Semilla Nueva, and $30,000 to Danny Thompson Memorial Cancer Foundation. Other grants included $25,000 to Richard Sabala Foundation, $20,000 to College of Western Idaho Foundation, and $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Ada County, Boys & Girls Club of Nampa, Idaho Youth Ranch, The Culver Educational Foundation, and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald Van Auker Sr and Ronald Van Auker Jr as directors.
Arvy Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Van Auker Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Van Auker Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arvy Foundation Inc
How much does Arvy Foundation Inc give each year?
Arvy Foundation Inc gave $967K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $455K across 27 grants.
What is Arvy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arvy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,173, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arvy Foundation Inc give grants?
Arvy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (9 grants), McCall, ID (3 grants) and Nampa, ID (2 grants).
Does Arvy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Arvy Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Organization" (18 grants).
Who are Arvy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arvy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Idaho Botanical Gardens ($500,500), Boise State University Foundation ($106,000) and St Lukes Cancer Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arvy Foundation Inc?
Arvy Foundation Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $967K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $502K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arvy Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations and educational institutions. Among its grantees, Boise State University Foundation says it raises funds for Boise State University and manages private funds donated to the university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arvy Foundation Inc?
The filing states that an application is available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arvy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arvy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3926658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arvy Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arvy-foundation-inc-morg_73dbeeeec869481aaebcbb927c65f77a
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