Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust
The Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. It provides financial grants to local charitable organizations that are section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust gave $259K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,000
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,500
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $4,318,986
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 133 E Highland View Dr, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 342-3658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA ($150K). Together the top 5 received $204K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 59 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 3% to recipients in Washington, D.C., 2% to recipients in Washington state, and 1% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $270K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Boise, ID | See Statement 5 | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Idaho Boise, ID | See Statement 5 | $22,500 |
| Discovery Center of Idaho Boise, ID | See Statement 5 | $19,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise Boise, ID | See Statement 4 | $10,000 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $55,000 |
| Zoo Boise Boise, ID | See Statement 5 | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,318,986 | $157,453 | $284,228 | $259,000 | 14 | $269,000 | $146,543 | $221,974 |
| 2023 | $4,445,761 | $282,847 | $293,446 | $270,100 | 17 | $280,100 | $271,142 | $192,368 |
| 2022 | $4,456,360 | $108,200 | $138,000 | $120,000 | 9 | $136,200 | $106,400 | $195,136 |
| 2021 | $4,486,160 | $331,444 | $196,026 | $178,026 | 16 | $194,226 | $97,001 | $194,952 |
| 2020 | $4,350,742 | $1,664,182 | $59,880 | $40,000 | 3 | — | $918,735 | $146,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $222K 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
The trust says its exempt purpose is to provide financial support to local charitable organizations through grants to other section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Catholic Charities of Idaho says it works to strengthen families and individuals and engage the community to break the cycle of poverty. Cancer Support Community says it supports people impacted by cancer, fosters compassionate communities, and works to break down barriers to care. Life’s Kitchen says it provides young adults with food-service job training, life-skills training, support with job placement, and continuing education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust gave $259,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $6,250.
Notable 2024 grants included $150,000 to YMCA in Boise; $22,500 to Catholic Charities of Idaho; $19,000 to Discovery Center of Idaho; $10,000 each to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, two individual recipients; $7,500 to Cancer Support Community; and $5,000 each to Assistance League Boise, Life’s Kitchen, St Jospehs School, an individual recipient, and Idaho Public Television.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Copple is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust is led by Susan Copple, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Copple
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Susan Copple (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust
How much does Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust give each year?
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust gave $259K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $270K across 17 grants.
What is Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $18,500, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust give grants?
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust gives mostly in Idaho: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (5 grants).
Does Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement 5" (13 grants).
Who are Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA ($150,000), Catholic Charities of Idaho ($22,500) and Discovery Center of Idaho ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust?
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $269K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust fund?
The trust says its exempt purpose is to provide financial support to local charitable organizations through grants to other section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's EIN?
Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0946748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elizabeth Webb Kanta Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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