Idaho Housing Foundation
Idaho Housing Foundation is a Boise, Idaho-based public charity that supports safe, stable, and affordable housing throughout Idaho. Its work includes support for shelters and shelter services, eviction prevention, and initiatives serving people experiencing homelessness and low-income households.
Idaho Housing Foundation at a glance
In short: Idaho Housing Foundation gave $1.9M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Idaho. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,876,103
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,669
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,661
- Total assets
- $2,296,984
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (12 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Idaho Housing Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7899, Boise, ID 83707-1899
Phone: (208) 331-4756
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Idaho Housing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catch Inc ($938K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 190 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Idaho Housing Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 42 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K 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 $589K (2021) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catch Inc Boise, ID | General assistance | $937,543 |
| Jesse Tree of Idaho Boise, ID | General assistance | $221,003 |
| Idaho Housing & Finance Association Boise, ID | General assistance | $193,243 |
| St Vincent De Paul Boise, ID | General assistance | $57,979 |
| Club Inc Idaho Falls, ID | General assistance | $36,965 |
| South Central Community Action Partner Twin Falls, ID | General assistance | $35,893 |
| Idaho Region 3 Housing Coalition Nampa, ID | General assistance | $27,565 |
| Aid for Friends Pocatello, ID | General assistance | $26,491 |
| Corpus Christi House Boise, ID | General assistance | $25,950 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Boise, ID | General assistance | $22,895 |
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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 | $2,296,984 | $1,620,498 | $2,283,889 | $1,876,103 | 42 | $49,327 |
| 2024 | $2,086,428 | $1,496,667 | $2,799,531 | $2,282,505 | 40 | $51,279 |
| 2023 | $2,790,664 | $3,021,557 | $1,711,372 | $1,216,644 | 42 | $17,757 |
| 2022 | $2,203,097 | $4,064,238 | $1,632,241 | $1,052,769 | 37 | $252 |
| 2021 | $1,642,021 | $2,420,228 | $2,538,214 | $589,190 | 29 | $3,004 |
| 2020 | $2,003,820 | $1,807,701 | $1,942,124 | $874,288 | 40 | $2,083 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “to enhance safe, stable and affordable housing throughout Idaho.” Its filing describes support for shelters and shelter services, assistance to help people avoid eviction and prevent homelessness, and efforts to encourage asset building and facilitate tax-advantaged property donations for affordable housing purposes.
The filing describes several initiatives. Community Initiatives raised funds for the Campaign to End Family Homelessness in Ada County and an inclement-weather shelter program with the City of Boise. Homelessness Initiatives supports emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, and permanent housing for homeless and low-income households through local grantee-based programs associated with U.S. HUD Continuum of Care. Homelessness Prevention provides one-time assistance to individuals and families facing eviction or other short-term crises. The Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge is an annual online fundraiser for 97 nonprofits and schools providing housing and supportive services throughout Idaho; the filing states that the 2024 campaign raised $3.4 million for direct distribution to nonprofit agencies.
Among its 2025 grantees, CATCH describes its mission as working to end homelessness through stable housing, financial independence, and resilience. Jesse Tree of Idaho says it helps people experiencing financial crisis remain in their homes. Interfaith Sanctuary Housing describes providing shelter and supportive services to promote self-sufficiency and permanent housing. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $1,876,103. Awards ranged from $5,195 to $937,543, with a median of $10,661. The reported purposes for the largest grants were “General assistance.”
The largest reported grant was $937,543 to CATCH Inc. in Boise, followed by $221,003 to Jesse Tree of Idaho in Boise and $193,243 to Idaho Housing & Finance Association in Boise. Other large grants included $57,979 to St Vincent De Paul in Boise, $36,965 to Club Inc in Idaho Falls, and $35,893 to South Central Community Action Partner in Twin Falls.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald M. Hunter as President-IHFA Executive Director; John Chung as Treasurer-IHFA CFO; Brady Ellis as Executive Vice President-IHFA VP; and Wayne Millward as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer-IHFA VP. It also lists Steven Keen as Chairman, Mark Dunham as Vice Chairman, Nancy Vannorsdel as Secretary, and Scot Ludwig, Tracy Silver, and Jeff Nesset as directors.
The filing states that Gerald Hunter, Brady Ellis, John Chung, Mark Dunham, and Steven Keen also serve as officers or board members of Idaho Housing and Finance Association, a related organization.
Idaho Housing Foundation is led by Gerald M Hunter, President-Ihfa Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald M Hunter
President-Ihfa Executive Director
President & Executive Director → President-Ihfa Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Keen
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Nesset
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scot Ludwig
Director
Director From → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Silver
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Ellis
Executive Vice President-Ihfa Vice President
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer-Ihfa Vice President → Assistant Secretary & Treasurer-Ihfa, 2024
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer-Ihfa → Executive Vice President-Ihfa Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Chung
Treasurer-Ihfa CFO
CFO → Treasurer-Ihfa CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dunham
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Vannorsdel
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Millward
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer-Ihfa Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Deanna Ward (2022–2024) — Hpf Director of Development
- Former: Ralph Cottle Left Mid-Year (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Darlene Bramon (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Ralph Cottle (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Housing Foundation
How much does Idaho Housing Foundation give each year?
Idaho Housing Foundation gave $1.9M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 40 grants.
What is Idaho Housing Foundation's typical grant size?
Idaho Housing Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,661, and its average grant was $44,669, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Idaho Housing Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Idaho Housing Foundation give grants?
Idaho Housing 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 (13 grants), Pocatello, ID (6 grants), Twin Falls, ID (5 grants) and Nampa, ID (5 grants).
Does Idaho Housing Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Idaho Housing Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Idaho Housing Foundation's largest grantees?
Idaho Housing Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catch Inc ($937,543), Jesse Tree of Idaho ($221,003) and Idaho Housing & Finance Association ($193,243), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Idaho Housing Foundation?
Idaho Housing Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Idaho Housing Foundation fund?
The organization states its mission as “to enhance safe, stable and affordable housing throughout Idaho.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Idaho Housing Foundation?
Idaho Housing Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Idaho Housing Foundation's EIN?
Idaho Housing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3162969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Idaho Housing Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/idaho-housing-foundation-morg_aebd03ab68e044b9919e93c3d8d413a7
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