Idaho Character Foundation
Idaho Character Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $9K.
Idaho Character Foundation at a glance
In short: Idaho Character Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,461
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,731
- -48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,731
- Total assets
- $1,513,325
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Idaho Character Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Faith Walk Fitness Park ($9K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Idaho Character Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $9K (2024) to $621K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Walk Fitness Park Chattaroy, WA | Services for Creating Artwork for Faith Walk Park | $8,801 |
| Faith Walk Fitness Park Chattaroy, WA | Services for Improvements to Park. | $660 |
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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 | $1,513,325 | $66,937 | $28,333 | $9,461 | 2 | $9,461 | — | $251 |
| 2023 | $1,479,722 | $111,005 | $76,993 | $64,050 | 7 | $64,050 | — | $123 |
| 2022 | $1,440,736 | $196,444 | $67,218 | $54,803 | 2 | $54,803 | — | $217 |
| 2021 | $1,311,846 | $597,525 | $648,822 | $621,186 | 4 | $621,186 | $23,744 | $1,476 |
| 2020 | $1,383,616 | $366,448 | $107,969 | $25,418 | 3 | — | — | $21,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Idaho Character Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Idaho Character Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel W. Pinkerton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn E. Pinkerton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Idaho Character Foundation
How much does Idaho Character Foundation give each year?
Idaho Character Foundation gave $9K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 7 grants.
How large is Idaho Character Foundation?
Idaho Character Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Idaho Character Foundation?
Idaho Character Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Idaho Character Foundation operate?
Idaho Character Foundation has awarded grants in Idaho, Washington.
What is Idaho Character Foundation's EIN?
Idaho Character Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1587409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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