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
78
-4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-31.0% YoY
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
Cities
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).
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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