Idaho Power Foundation Inc
Idaho Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. It makes grants for health and human services, culture and arts, and civic and community needs in Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada.
Idaho Power Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Idaho Power Foundation Inc gave $679K across 110 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $679,200
- +160.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 110
- +41.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,175
- +85.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,381,699
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Idaho Power Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Mandy Kendall to request an application and materials. Awards are restricted to health and human services, culture and arts, and civic and community needs in Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada.
- Contact
Application contact: Mandy Kendall
Mailing address: 1221 W Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 388-2468
Email: mkendall@idahopower.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Idaho Power Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army Boise Corps ($100K). Together the top 10 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
349 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 347 grants of 349 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its awards serve Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho and 9% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 110 itemized grants.
Cities
How Idaho Power Foundation Inc gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 215% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 252% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2019) to $679K (2025). In 2025 it made 110 grants totaling $679K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Boise Corps Boise, ID | Project Share | $100,000 |
| Washington County Fair Educational Fund Hillsboro, OR | Barn Addition | $40,000 |
| Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation Caldwell, ID | Cap Campaign | $25,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc Boise, ID | Cap Campaign | $20,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc Boise, ID | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc Nampa, ID | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Friends of Idaho Public Television Inc Boise, ID | Festival | $20,000 |
| Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship Fund Inc Boise, ID | Gold Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Treasure Valley Family YMCA Boise, ID | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc Moscow, ID | Cap Campaign | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,381,699 | $1,324,184 | $688,856 | $679,200 | 110 | $679,200 | $222,549 | $269,946 |
| 2024 | $4,746,371 | $2,107,207 | $263,007 | $260,300 | 78 | $260,300 | $120,804 | $213,886 |
| 2023 | $2,902,171 | $1,016,609 | $397,036 | $396,850 | 82 | $396,850 | $16,609 | $141,726 |
| 2022 | $2,282,598 | $1,007,591 | $215,709 | $215,500 | 23 | $215,500 | $7,591 | $107,489 |
| 2021 | $1,490,716 | $1,007,803 | $172,665 | $172,250 | 56 | $172,250 | $7,803 | $67,789 |
| 2020 | $655,578 | $9,632 | $303 | — | — | — | $9,632 | $33,322 |
| 2019 | $646,249 | $10,817 | $105,178 | $105,000 | 5 | — | $10,817 | $35,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Idaho Power Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated award areas are health and human services, culture and arts, and civic and community needs. Its 2025 grants included support for education-related foundations, public television, dance, community recreation, and capital campaigns. For example, Friends of Idaho Public Television Inc says its purposes include benefiting Idaho Public Television and providing a broadcasting scholarship; Ballet Idaho Inc says it creates dance performances and educational experiences; and Salmon Hockey Association Inc describes its work as providing skating and hockey programs for children and families in the Salmon area. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 110 grants totaling $679,200. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest awards were $100,000 to The Salvation Army Boise Corps for Project Share; $40,000 to Washington County Fair Educational Fund for a barn addition; and $25,000 to Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation for a capital campaign. Other $20,000 awards included grants to Boise State University Foundation Inc, College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc, Friends of Idaho Public Television Inc, Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship Fund Inc, Treasure Valley Family YMCA, and University of Idaho Foundation Inc. Ballet Idaho Inc received $15,000.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are furnished upon request.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian R. Buckham as president, Eugene W. Marchioro as treasurer, Cheryl Thompson as secretary, and Adam Richins and Lisa Grow as directors.
Idaho Power Foundation Inc is led by Brian R. Buckham, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian R. Buckham
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Adam Richins
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa Grow
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Eugene W. Marchioro
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cheryl Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patrick A. Harrington (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steven R. Keen (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Power Foundation Inc
How much does Idaho Power Foundation Inc give each year?
Idaho Power Foundation Inc gave $679K across 110 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 78 grants.
What is Idaho Power Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Idaho Power Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,175, across 110 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Idaho Power Foundation Inc give grants?
Idaho Power Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (58 grants), Moscow, ID (5 grants), Pocatello, ID (5 grants) and Caldwell, ID (4 grants).
Does Idaho Power Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 110 grants with a stated purpose on Idaho Power Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (11 grants), "Cap Campaign" (8 grants) and "Event Sponsorship" (6 grants).
Who are Idaho Power Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Idaho Power Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army Boise Corps ($100,000), University of Idaho Foundation Inc ($51,750 across 5 grants) and Boise State University Foundation Inc ($40,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Idaho Power Foundation Inc?
Idaho Power Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $679K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Idaho Power Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated award areas are health and human services, culture and arts, and civic and community needs. Its 2025 grants included support for education-related foundations, public television, dance, community recreation, and capital campaigns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Idaho Power Foundation Inc?
Contact Mandy Kendall to request an application and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Idaho Power Foundation Inc's EIN?
Idaho Power Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0530529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
Live grants for the work Idaho Power Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Idaho Power Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/idaho-power-foundation-inc-morg_b4720c53851c492d9e17a1d1f54e1a2d
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