Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
To advance the health of our region by developing, managing, and stewarding philanthropy to support the success of kootenai health.
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kootenai Health Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $468K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,871,029
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $467,757
- +26.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,509
- Total assets
- $19,301,691
- +9.2% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
Clinical Scholarships (Clinical Excellence Scholarships)
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
Amount
$7,500+ (over $7,500 awarded annually to approximately seven employees)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kim Svee Memorial Teen Volunteer Scholarship
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Pierce Family Scholarship
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Kootenai Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kootenai Health ($1.7M). Together the top 4 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2024) to $3.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Health Coeur d'Alene, ID | Support for Various Hospital Departments | $1,748,279 |
| Clearwater Valley Health Orofino, ID | Support for surgical tower, forensic nursing program equipment and supplies | $88,935 |
| St Mary's Health Cottonwood, ID | Support for Forensic Nursing Program Equipment and Supplies | $18,082 |
| Riener's Grocery Cottonwood, ID | Support for Community Food Bank | $15,733 |
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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 | $19,301,691 | $3,949,114 | $2,804,524 | $1,871,029 | 4 | $378,649 |
| 2024 | $17,677,735 | $3,403,517 | $2,584,984 | $1,847,321 | 5 | $355,543 |
| 2023 | $12,337,566 | $2,352,093 | $3,985,692 | $3,549,452 | 2 | $312,817 |
About Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $379K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc is led by Cara Nielsen, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cara Nielsen
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$244K (2023) → $371K (2025)
Randy Oaks
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Chambers
Director Individual & Legacy Giving
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Derek Khorsand
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Petersen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Kuster
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kreg Shelby
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Brinkman
Director
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Stegmann
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Almond
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Chapman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Braga
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Murray
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Rogers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Pierce
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Anderson
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Darin Hayes (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Boifeuillet (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Christopher Meyer (2023) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $371K, to Cara Nielsen (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kootenai Health Foundation Inc
How much does Kootenai Health Foundation Inc give each year?
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 5 grants.
What is Kootenai Health Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $53,509, and its average grant was $467,757, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kootenai Health Foundation Inc give grants?
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc 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 Cottonwood, ID (2 grants).
Does Kootenai Health Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Kootenai Health Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Kootenai Health Foundation Inc?
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Kootenai Health Foundation Inc?
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Coeur d'Alene, ID. It holds $19.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Kootenai Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kootenai Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1896475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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