Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation
The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a Boise, Idaho-based public charity that partners with Idaho Fish and Game to support wildlife and habitat conservation, public access, and education. The organization was formed in 1990.
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation at a glance
In short: Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation gave $211K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Idaho. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $211,190
- +94.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,119
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $67,129,437
- +26.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation says applications are accepted through a competitive process for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other tax-exempt organizations. Guidelines and request forms for non-endowed IDFG funds are for internal use only.
- Review Cycle
- The annual application window is January 31 through April 30. The 2026 window has passed.
- Deadline
- The annual application window is January 31 through April 30.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2254, Boise, ID 83701-2254
Phone: (208) 334-2648
Website: https://ifwf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Idaho Foundation ($105K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 34 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as statewide in Idaho. All grant dollars in the 2025 filing went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $109K (2024) to $590K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Rinker Creek Ranch | $105,000 |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game Boise, ID | Hatchery and habitat restoration | $34,999 |
| Friends of the Teton River Driggs, ID | Stream Stabilization Work | $10,000 |
| Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust Pocatello, ID | Enhancement of mule deer ranch | $10,000 |
| The Land Trust of the Treasure Valley Boise, ID | Migration corridor work | $10,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Ketchum, ID | Property protection | $10,000 |
| Bonner County Sandpoint, ID | Updating Noxious Weed Handbook | $9,288 |
| First Hunt Foundation Kamiah, ID | Grow Idaho recruiting mentors & interested youth | $7,500 |
| Regents of the University of Idaho Picabo, ID | Herbicide Treatments | $7,500 |
| Signs2U Boise, ID | Cervidae Mtn Peak Sign | $6,903 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,129,437 | $2,365,935 | $5,074,863 | $211,190 | 10 | $213,335 |
| 2024 | $53,100,275 | $2,659,960 | $2,821,053 | $108,547 | 6 | $362,627 |
| 2023 | $53,261,128 | $2,353,319 | $2,388,254 | $543,182 | 7 | $343,637 |
| 2022 | $53,093,680 | $2,967,478 | $2,258,189 | $466,050 | 7 | $250,839 |
| 2021 | $56,004,903 | $1,904,399 | $2,098,571 | $192,673 | 4 | $205,621 |
| 2020 | $72,424,444 | $1,898,225 | $2,267,089 | $589,983 | 4 | $238,994 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to protect and sustain Idaho’s fishing, hunting, and wildlife heritage for present and future generations. Its website says it supports habitat restoration, public access, conservation, and education, and describes its grant program as funding activities that advance its mission.
The foundation says its grants are available on a competitive basis to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included habitat restoration, stream stabilization, land and migration-corridor work, and conservation education. Among the recipients, Friends of the Teton River says its mission is to protect and improve clean water, healthy streams, and a thriving fishery in the Teton River watershed; Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust says it works to protect, connect, and enhance wildlife habitat, working lands, and community spaces in southeast Idaho.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $211,190. Grant amounts ranged from $6,903 to $105,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported award was $105,000 to the University of Idaho Foundation for Rinker Creek Ranch. Other awards included $34,999 to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for hatchery and habitat restoration; $10,000 each to Friends of the Teton River for stream stabilization, Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust for mule deer ranch enhancement, the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley for migration-corridor work, and Wood River Land Trust for property protection. First Hunt Foundation received $7,500 for recruiting mentors and interested youth. First Hunt Foundation describes its mission as recruiting, retaining, and reactivating hunters by connecting mentors with people who want to hunt.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bob Holman as President; Julie Mueller as Vice President; Tad Johnson as Treasurer; Kebai Bills as Secretary; Jim Wrigley as Past President; and Bob Price, Tim Thomson, Mike L. Veile, Glen Shapiro, and Mike Baldner as Directors.
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation is led by Bob Holman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bob Holman
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Baldner
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike L Veile
Director
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Thomson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Price
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Corsi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Shapiro
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Pigeon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Wrigley
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Mueller
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kebai Bills
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tad Johnson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Scott Boettger (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Deagle (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tony McDermott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wayne Wright (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.
Frequently asked questions about Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation
How much does Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation give each year?
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation gave $211K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $109K across 6 grants.
What is Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's typical grant size?
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,119, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation give grants?
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (3 grants).
Does Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's largest grantees?
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Idaho Foundation ($105,000), Idaho Department of Fish and Game ($34,999) and Friends of the Teton River ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation?
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation reported $67.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to protect and sustain Idaho’s fishing, hunting, and wildlife heritage for present and future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation?
The foundation says applications are accepted through a competitive process for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other tax-exempt organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's EIN?
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0439782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
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