Foundations & Grantmakers in Idaho
675 grantmakers in Idaho reported grants on their latest 990s. The 274 that made at least 5 grants gave $265.4M. The largest by giving are Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation, Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc and Islands Fund. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in Idaho at a glance
Active grantmakers
675
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$265.4M
from the 274 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$15K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$66K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in Idaho by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation | Eagle | $55.4M | 56 |
| 2 | Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc | Boise | $27.6M | 44 |
| 3 | Islands Fund | Boise | $16.2M | 81 |
| 4 | Idaho Community Foundation Inc | Boise | $12.8M | 348 |
| 5 | St Luke's Health Foundation Ltd | Boise | $10.6M | 16 |
| 6 | Oneroot Foundation | Ketchum | $8.9M | 61 |
| 7 | United Way of Treasure Valley Inc | Boise | $7.3M | 51 |
| 8 | Jannus Inc | Boise | $6.2M | 11 |
| 9 | Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc | McCall | $4.9M | 85 |
| 10 | Angels Among US Inc | Garden City | $4.8M | 47 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 8 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 40 · 26%
- Health 22 · 14%
- Human Services 17 · 11%
- Environment & Animals 13 · 8%
- Religion Related 10 · 6%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 6 · 4%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (46% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in Idaho
- Idaho Community Foundation Inc $12.8M · 348 grants
- Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation $205K · 39 grants
- Latah County Community Foundation $30K · 18 grants
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Most open to new grantees in Idaho
Foundations based in Idaho whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Federal Foundation Inc | 82% (28) | 34 in 2024 | $3K |
| 2 | Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc | 70% (31) | 44 in 2024 | $67K |
| 3 | Glad To Be Here Foundation Inc | 67% (44) | 66 in 2025 | $3K |
| 4 | CHC Foundation | 66% (27) | 41 in 2025 | $25K |
| 5 | Zander Family Foundation Inc | 63% (19) | 30 in 2025 | $21K |
| 6 | Janice Seagraves Family Foundation Inc | 59% (48) | 82 in 2025 | $14K |
| 7 | Kampe Family Foundation | 58% (18) | 31 in 2024 | $4K |
| 8 | Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children | 52% (15) | 29 in 2025 | $65K |
| 9 | Power Foundation Inc | 51% (21) | 41 in 2025 | $6K |
| 10 | United Way of Treasure Valley Inc | 51% (26) | 51 in 2026 | $234K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing all 870 foundations and grantmakers in Idaho
Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation
Eagle, ID
Assets
$221.0M
Grants
56
Total Given
$55.4M
University of Idaho Foundation Inc
Moscow, ID
Assets
$565.1M
Grants
3
Total Given
$45.2M
Idaho Foodbank Warehouse
Meridian, ID
Assets
$38.9M
Grants
322
Total Given
$37.7M
Boise State University Foundation Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$313.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$34.7M
Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$600.2M
Grants
44
Total Given
$27.6M
Gorongosa Project Inc
Idaho Falls, ID
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$19.5M
Idaho State University Foundation Inc
Pocatello, ID
Assets
$147.9M
Grants
2
Total Given
$18.6M
Islands Fund
Boise, ID
Assets
$241.8M
Grants
81
Total Given
$16.2M
Idaho Community Foundation Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$260.6M
Grants
348
Total Given
$12.8M
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc
Moscow, ID
Assets
$167.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$10.9M
St Luke's Health Foundation Ltd
Boise, ID
Assets
$101.2M
Grants
16
Total Given
$10.6M
Greg Carr Foundation Inc
Idaho Falls, ID
Assets
$53.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$10.0M
Oneroot Foundation
Ketchum, ID
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
61
Total Given
$8.9M
United Way of Treasure Valley Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
51
Total Given
$7.3M
Friends of Idaho Public Television Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$19.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$7.0M
St Luke's Health System Ltd
Boise, ID
Assets
$2.6B
Grants
96
Total Given
$6.7M
Jannus Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$14.0M
Grants
11
Total Given
$6.2M
St Luke's Regional Medical Center Ltd
Boise, ID
Assets
$2.4B
Grants
3
Total Given
$5.2M
Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc
McCall, ID
Assets
$43.5M
Grants
85
Total Given
$4.9M
Angels Among US Inc
Garden City, ID
Assets
$9.9M
Grants
47
Total Given
$4.8M
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$287.7M
Grants
25
Total Given
$4.6M
Micron Technology Foundation Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$147.2M
Grants
8
Total Given
$4.5M
Bronco Athletic Association Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$702K
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.4M
Idaho Elks Rehab Hospital Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$56.7M
Grants
7
Total Given
$4.2M
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Questions about foundations in Idaho
What are the largest foundations in Idaho?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation ($55.4M across 56 grants), Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc ($27.6M) and Islands Fund ($16.2M). Together the top 10 account for 58% of the $265.4M given by the 274 grantmakers in Idaho that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in Idaho?
The typical grant is about $15K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $66K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in Idaho?
Yes. We found 3 community foundations in Idaho with grant activity. The largest by giving are Idaho Community Foundation Inc, Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation and Latah County Community Foundation. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find Idaho foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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