Equinox Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Sandpoint, Idaho, established in 2006 originally as the Fenton Family Foundation, Inc., and renamed to Equinox Foundation, Inc. in 2008. The foundation partners with Innovia Foundation to administer a grant program serving communities in Bonner and Boundary counties of North Idaho.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$671K
+65.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
-78.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$224K
+673.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Equinox Foundation was founded on the values of wisdom, integrity, and environmental stewardship. The foundation's mission is to protect the natural assets of the region and support ecologically sustainable solutions for growth and development, while nurturing the long-term health of the region by supporting positive opportunities for youth.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education and youth development
- Arts and culture
- Health and wellbeing
- Economic opportunity
- Quality of life
- Environmental protection and stewardship
- Housing and shelter
- Basic needs and food security
- Civic improvement
- Animal protection
Grantmaking
Grant Types
How to Apply
** The foundation encourages collaborative efforts among organizations. Applications are accepted annually through Innovia Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is limited to Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,197,536
- Total Giving: $420,222
- Total Revenue: $173,633
- Total Expenses: $458,135
- Giving Rate: 8.2%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,073,998 | $5,197,536 | $5,039,628 |
| Revenue | $395,117 | $173,633 | $62,134 |
| Expenses | $710,932 | $458,135 | $409,261 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $694,249 | $420,222 | $360,386 |
| Net Investment Income | $365,552 | $133,923 | $69,248 |
| Distributable Amount | $252,953 | $245,009 | $267,845 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Julie R. Meyer, President
- Susan L. Kubiak, Vice President/Treasurer
- J. Ted Diehl, Secretary
- Steve Meyer, Director
- Mark S. Kubiak, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN L KUBIAK | VP/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| J TED DIEHL | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| JULIE R MEYER | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| ANDREW K MEYER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MARK S KUBIAK | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Equinox Foundation Grant Program distributed $311,057 across 27 nonprofit organizations in Bonner and Boundary counties. Notable awards included:
Equinox Foundation Grant Program Awards $311,057 to Nonprofits in Bonner$10,000 to Idaho Trails Association for volunteer trail work projects providing up to 100 miles of trail maintenance
$4,479 to Boundary County Free Library District for children's early literacy materials through the Tonie Box project
$15,000 to Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. for operational support of nutritional and activity programs
$11,000 to 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations for the 4-H Friday Friends program
$10,000 to Angels Over Sandpoint for Back to School Program
$10,000 to Bonner Community Food Bank for general operating support
$14,737 to Boundary County Historical Society, Inc. for collections management and community preservation
Recent grantees have also included the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint and the Festival at Sandpoint.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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