Idaho Power Foundation Inc

BOISE, ID EIN: 82-0530529

Idaho Power Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation based in Boise, Idaho. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities across the Pacific Northwest region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.7M

+63.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$260K

-34.4% YoY

Grant Count

-4.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-31.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Idaho Power Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $214K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains sufficient assets to support ongoing grantmaking activities, with total assets of $2.9 million as of 2023.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in:

Idaho
Oregon
Washington

The foundation also extends support to organizations in other states, including New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Idaho $777K (95%)

Oregon $25K (3%)

New York $5K (1%)

Ohio $3K (0%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

Washington $2K (0%)

Georgia $1K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Georgia Idaho New York Ohio Oregon Washington

Cities

AdrianAshtonAtlantaBaker StBoiseCaldwellCoveEagleFilerFort HallGarden CityGoodingHagermanHarperHermistonHomedaleHuntingtonIdaho FallsJeromeJordan Valley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $2,902,171
Annual Revenue: $1,016,609
Annual Expenses: $397,036
Total Giving: $396,850
Total Liabilities: $0

Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since April 2001 (EIN: 82-0530529).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,746,371	$2,902,171	$2,282,598
Revenue	$2,107,207	$1,016,609	$1,007,591
Expenses	$263,007	$397,036	$215,709
Qualifying Distributions	$260,300	$396,850	$215,500
Net Investment Income	$120,804	$16,609	$7,591
Distributable Amount	$213,886	$141,726	$107,489

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

173 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Idaho Governor's Cup ($20,000), The Cabin ($12,500), Wassmuth Center for Human Rights ($6,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TREASURE VALLEY DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION MERIDIAN, ID	STEP UP FOR DOWN	$1,000
HARPER SCHOOL DISTRICT 66 HARPER, OR	SHOT CLOCK	$2,500
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY POCATELLO, ID	STEM X CONFERENCE	$2,000
COVE HIGH SCHOOL COVE, OR	SHOT CLOCK	$2,500
IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL BOISE, ID	EDUCATION OUTREACH	$2,500
CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF IDAHO BOISE, ID	2024 GALA	$2,500
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ADA COUNTY BOISE, ID	WILD WEST AUCTION	$2,500
IDAHO TRAILS ASSOCIATION BOISE, ID	ITA TRAIL STEWARDSHIP	$2,000
IDAHO GOVERNOR'S CUP BOISE, ID	GOLD SPONSOR	$20,000
IDAHO GOVERNOR'S CUP BOISE, ID	SHOOTERS' RECEPTION	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by an uncompensated leadership team:

President: Brian R. Buckham
Treasurer: Eugene W. Marchioro
Secretary: Patrick A. Harrington

All officers serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRIAN R BUCKHAM	PRESIDENT	—	—
EUGENE W MARCHIORO	TREASURER	—	—
CHERYL THOMPSON	SECRETARY	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation continues to be an active grantmaker in the Boise region, ranking among the top foundations by total giving in the area. As of the most recent filing period, the foundation maintains an active grantmaking program supporting nonprofits across its geographic focus areas.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Idaho Power Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Idaho Power Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $396,850 • Typical grant awards range from $250 to $125,000 • The foundation distributes grants to support various charitable initiatives **Financial Capacity:** The foundation maintains sufficient assets to support ongoing grantmaking activities, with total assets of $2.9 million as of 2023.

Where does Idaho Power Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in: • Idaho • Oregon • Washington The foundation also extends support to organizations in other states, including New York.

What size grants does Idaho Power Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Idaho Power Foundation Inc awarded 78 grants totaling $260K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Idaho Power Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Idaho Power Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $214K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.