Ida Uta Foundation
Ida Uta Foundation is a private foundation based in Nampa, Idaho. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to organizations supporting education, youth development, food access, victim services, foster families, and other charitable activities.
Ida Uta Foundation at a glance
In short: Ida Uta Foundation gave $421K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $421,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,071
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,800,440
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (90% 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 Ida Uta Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3064, Nampa, ID 83653
Phone: (208) 921-9660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ida Uta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College of Western Idaho Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 25 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 7% to recipients in Colorado, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ida Uta Foundation gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2022) to $421K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $421K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho Foundation Nampa, ID | Educational Scholarships | $100,000 |
| The Bogus Basin Recreational Assoc Boise, ID | Support Outdoor Education | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement Meridian, ID | Support Financial Education in Local Schools | $40,000 |
| Education Foundation of West Ada Boise, ID | Support Educational Programs in Local District | $35,000 |
| Family Justice Center Foundation Nampa, ID | Support Victims of Domestic Violence | $30,000 |
| Hope and Home Colorado Springs, CO | Support Foster Home Program | $30,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank Meridian, ID | Support Food Access to Underprivileged | $30,000 |
| Idaho Reptile Zoo Boise, ID | Support Educational Programs and Reptile Rescue | $20,000 |
| Upward Inertia Incorporated Boise, ID | Support Wellness Programs in Local Prisons | $20,000 |
| Idaho Partners for Good Boise, ID | Support Local Charities | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,800,440 | $731,947 | $914,476 | $421,000 | 14 | $489,509 | $312,466 | $461,175 |
| 2023 | $9,027,969 | $478,571 | $853,700 | $421,000 | 10 | $485,037 | $109,908 | $478,434 |
| 2022 | $9,403,098 | $1,230,698 | $609,870 | $120,169 | 1 | $178,113 | $11,370 | $478,774 |
| 2021 | $8,782,270 | $8,932,217 | $149,947 | — | — | — | — | $120,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ida Uta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $461K 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included educational scholarships and programs, financial education, youth development, food access, support for victims of domestic violence, foster-home programs, outdoor education, and wellness programs in local prisons.
Among its grantees, Hope & Home describes its work as training, certifying, and supporting foster families in Colorado. Family Justice Center Foundation says it supports the Nampa Family Justice Center’s work to address family violence and sexual assault through prevention, response, and comprehensive services. Idaho Reptile Zoo describes itself as a rescue and education center that provides permanent homes for rescued and rehabilitation animals and offers educational outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $421,000 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to College of Western Idaho Foundation for educational scholarships; $50,000 to The Bogus Basin Recreational Association for outdoor education; $40,000 to Junior Achievement for financial education in local schools; and $35,000 to Education Foundation of West Ada for educational programs in the local district. Other grants included $30,000 each to Family Justice Center Foundation, Hope & Home, and Idaho Food Bank; and $20,000 to Idaho Reptile Zoo and Upward Inertia Incorporated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mike Laird was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Ida Uta Foundation is led by Mike Laird, Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Laird
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$73K (2022) → $77K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Laird (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
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 $77K, to Mike Laird (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ida Uta Foundation
How much does Ida Uta Foundation give each year?
Ida Uta Foundation gave $421K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $421K across 10 grants.
What is Ida Uta Foundation's typical grant size?
Ida Uta Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,071, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ida Uta Foundation give grants?
Ida Uta Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (8 grants), Nampa, ID (2 grants) and Meridian, ID (2 grants).
Does Ida Uta Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Ida Uta Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ida Uta Foundation's largest grantees?
Ida Uta Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include College of Western Idaho Foundation ($100,000), The Bogus Basin Recreational Assoc ($50,000) and Junior Achievement ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ida Uta Foundation?
Ida Uta Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $490K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $461K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ida Uta Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included educational scholarships and programs, financial education, youth development, food access, support for victims of domestic violence, foster-home programs, outdoor education, and wellness programs in local prisons. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ida Uta Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Ida Uta Foundation's EIN?
Ida Uta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7550830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ida Uta Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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