Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation
The Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Wallace, Idaho. It provides scholarships to young people and makes donations to qualified nonprofit organizations in and around Wallace to support their charitable activities.
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation gave $205K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Idaho. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,783
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,251
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,112,621
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (9 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Julie Magnuson as the contact and says an application is received from her. Awards are restricted to organizations in or benefiting the city of Wallace, Idaho.
- Review Cycle
- March 1. The 2026 date has passed.
- Deadline
- March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Magnuson
Mailing address: PO Box 1089, Wallace, ID 83873
Phone: (208) 556-3888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Idaho ($49K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($32,504), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to organizations in or benefiting Wallace, Idaho. In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho; the remaining listed shares went to Washington (5%), Montana (4%), Massachusetts (1%), and Wisconsin (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 36 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2024) to $205K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarships | $48,821 |
| Wallace School District Wallace, ID | Educational Support and Equipment | $34,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $32,504 |
| Wallace Elks Lodge 331 Wallace, ID | Maintenance | $15,000 |
| Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA | Scholarship | $7,862 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | Scholarships | $5,712 |
| Wallace Chamber of Commerce Wallace, ID | Visitor Center Maintenance | $4,800 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | Scholarships | $4,556 |
| Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | Scholarship | $4,506 |
| Wallace Food Bank Wallace, ID | Food for the Needy | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,112,621 | $269,363 | $240,494 | $204,783 | 39 | $206,630 | $235,499 | $169,147 |
| 2024 | $3,083,752 | $337,942 | $182,097 | $146,355 | 31 | $151,142 | $306,987 | $163,100 |
| 2023 | $2,893,180 | $127,657 | $187,703 | $151,590 | 25 | $155,683 | $106,237 | $150,795 |
| 2022 | $2,953,226 | $105,927 | $182,699 | $155,300 | 24 | $159,729 | $83,557 | $151,801 |
| 2021 | $3,030,495 | $210,120 | $191,602 | $163,645 | 37 | $163,919 | $188,137 | $169,035 |
| 2020 | $3,022,184 | $-71,723 | $178,656 | $150,392 | 32 | — | $35,079 | $156,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — 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 foundation states that it provides scholarships to young people and supports charitable activities of qualified nonprofit organizations in and around Wallace. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, educational support and equipment, maintenance, food assistance, and youth sports.
Among its 2025 grantees, Special Olympics Idaho describes its mission as helping people with developmental disabilities participate in competitive sports to enhance quality of life and build self-esteem. Emerson College says its mission is to educate and elevate artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals for the betterment of humanity. Concordia University Wisconsin Foundation describes itself as providing fundraising support and scholarship fundraising exclusively for Concordia University and its students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $204,783. Grants ranged from $175 to $48,821, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $48,821 to the University of Idaho for scholarships, $34,000 to Wallace School District for educational support and equipment, and $27,998 to Lewis-Clark State College for scholarships. Other listed recipients included Wallace Elks Lodge 331 ($15,000 for maintenance), Yakima Valley College ($7,862 for a scholarship), and Wallace Food Bank ($4,000 for food for the needy).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Branstetter as president, Dick Vester as vice president, and Julie Magnuson as secretary/treasurer. Directors are Jenniffer Carrico, Marilyn White, Chris Lund, Kathy Zanetti, and Bill Mooney.
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation is led by Michael K Branstetter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael K Branstetter
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Bill Mooney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Jenniffer Carrico
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Kathy Zanetti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $50 (2025)
Marilyn White
Director
Director & Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Chris Lund
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$100 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Dick L Vester
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50 (2020) → $100 (2025)
Julie Magnuson
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Ranells (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Julie Magnuson (Secretary/Treas). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation
How much does Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation give each year?
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation gave $205K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 31 grants.
What is Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,251, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation give grants?
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wallace, ID (17 grants), Osburn, ID (4 grants) and Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants), "Scholarships" (5 grants) and "Arts" (4 grants).
Who are Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Idaho ($48,821), Wallace School District ($34,000) and Wallace Elks Lodge 331 ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($32,504), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation?
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides scholarships to young people and supports charitable activities of qualified nonprofit organizations in and around Wallace. Its 2025 grants included scholarships, educational support and equipment, maintenance, food assistance, and youth sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists Julie Magnuson as the contact and says an application is received from her. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's EIN?
Frank a Morbeck Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0509175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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