Boise Public Library Foundation Inc
The foundations mission is to raise awareness and funds for the support of the Boise Public Library.
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Boise Public Library Foundation Inc gave $110K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,000
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,000
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $797,528
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Boise Public Library Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boise Public Library ($110K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Boise Public Library Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 307% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Public Library Boise, ID | Purchase books and materials | $110,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $797,528 | $95,647 | $118,344 | $110,000 | 1 | $22,661 |
| 2023 | $798,086 | $73,123 | $93,994 | $88,568 | 1 | $10,004 |
| 2022 | $796,303 | $64,016 | $100,791 | $100,000 | 1 | $4,794 |
| 2021 | $847,717 | $159,398 | $27,907 | $27,000 | 1 | $4,227 |
| 2020 | $706,821 | $35,796 | $5,526 | — | — | $5,015 |
About Boise Public Library Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $798K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $110K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc is led by Camille Franks, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Camille Franks
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Dang
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Turner
Director
Assistant Secretarytreasurer → Assistant Secretary Treasurer, 2022
Assistant Secretary Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Powell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Riceci
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Karpen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xavi Antonio Saona
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Manship
Secretary
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
Chair → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Achtemeier
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Turner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Crissi Hoskins (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Margo Healy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Williams (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Celynda Roach (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christian Lybrook (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Bernhardt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick Riceci (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Davis-Jones (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Janice Pierce (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Hoffmann (2020) — Chair
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 Boise Public Library Foundation Inc
How much does Boise Public Library Foundation Inc give each year?
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc gave $110K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $89K across 1 grant.
How large is Boise Public Library Foundation Inc?
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc reported $798K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What is Boise Public Library Foundation Inc?
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Boise, ID. It holds $798K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Boise Public Library Foundation Inc operate?
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Idaho.
What is Boise Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN?
Boise Public Library Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0402811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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