College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
The Foundation, an Internal Revenue Code ("Code") Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, supports the mission of the College through the development and creation of resources that will improve and (Continued from Form 990, Part III, Line 1) advance the College, its programs, and students. The Foundation raises funds from individuals, companies, foundations, and organizations, and invests and manages gifts in accordance with donors' wishes.
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,630,731
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,630,731
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,630,731
- Total assets
- $16,505,007
- +126.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
CWIDeal Boost Scholarship
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $500 per semester
Deadline
Deadline not published
Honors Program Scholarship
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Idaho LAUNCH
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $8,000 over three years (80% of tuition and fees, max $4,000 first year)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The College of Western Idaho ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 140% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $351K (2019) to $1.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | Departmental Support, Program Support, and Scholarship funds for the College. | $1,630,731 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,505,007 | $11,125,546 | $1,992,609 | $1,630,731 | 1 | $753,404 |
| 2024 | $7,275,615 | $2,144,422 | $2,038,185 | $1,821,913 | 1 | $249,072 |
| 2023 | $6,710,949 | $1,325,913 | $861,040 | $756,124 | 1 | $113,644 |
| 2022 | $5,826,184 | $975,862 | $771,855 | $679,509 | 1 | $286,610 |
| 2021 | $6,409,056 | $985,577 | $819,706 | $746,907 | 1 | $322,253 |
| 2020 | $5,476,616 | $1,064,245 | $561,528 | $488,642 | 1 | $159,157 |
| 2019 | $4,923,279 | $691,740 | $474,248 | $351,483 | 1 | $146,066 |
About College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Nampa, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $753K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc is led by Mike Pena, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Pena
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Castillo
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Dammarell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam JL Minic
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bert Glandon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Iliff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schultz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Emery
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Martin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Christensen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian King
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Estela Rosales
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mick Wiskerchen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Nichols
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Melvin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Nava
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marle Hoff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tayler Yett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Arstein Chief Development
Officer & Foundation
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$159K (2025)
Greg Braun
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Patt
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Bill Ilett (2019–2025) — Director · Filing note: Thru 8/2019
- Former: Ben Chaney (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Rigenhagen (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Ballenger (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: LaDawn Anderst (2020–2024) — Coordinator of Donor Acknowledgement & Recog · Filing note: Until apr 2024
- Former: Michael Jensen (2020–2024) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until apr 2024
- Former: Mark Arstein (2024) — Chief Development Officer · Filing note: As of apr 2024
- Former: Connie Miller (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: LaDawn Anderst Operations (2022–2023) — Database Coordinator & Foundation
- Former: Kelly Olson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary May (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Clint Child (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Edward Barrett (2019–2021) — President · Filing note: Until 072020
- Former: Laura Mulkey (2019–2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until 072019
- Former: Mark Browning (2020) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Emily Walton (2019) — Director
- Former: Jason Ronk (2019) — Director
- Former: Mike Reynoldson (2019) — Director
- Former: Richard Radnovich (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $159K, to Mark Arstein Chief Development (Officer, Foundation).
Frequently asked questions about College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc
How much does College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc give each year?
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc?
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.1M.
Where does College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc operate?
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Idaho.
What is College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc's EIN?
College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1159705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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