Obsidian Foundation Inc
Obsidian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. In filing year 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $150,550, with listed awards supporting organizations in Idaho and several other states.
Obsidian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Obsidian Foundation Inc gave $151K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Idaho. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,550
- -45.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,364
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,259,162
- -3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Obsidian Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing names Joan Boren, Secretary, as the contact; says no specific forms exist; and lists no deadlines or award restrictions. The filing also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Joan Boren Secretary
Mailing address: 1050 N Briar Lane, Boise, ID 83712
Phone: (208) 343-5999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Obsidian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aha Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 112 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025 grant dollars, the recipient-state shares were Idaho 44%, Maryland 17%, California 15%, Vermont 10%, and District of Columbia 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in Utah and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Obsidian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $94K (2019) to $278K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aha Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Sun Valley Policy Forum Ketchum, ID | General Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Foundation Plymouth, VT | General Unrestricted Grant | $15,000 |
| Stanley School Parents Association Stanley, ID | General Unrestricted Grant | $14,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | General Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | General Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Ghana Make a Difference Star, ID | General Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Mens 2ND Chance Sober Living Hailey, ID | General Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Treasure Valley Classical Academy Fruitland, ID | General Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,259,162 | $167,799 | $171,628 | $150,550 | 18 | $155,022 | $151,193 | $169,186 |
| 2024 | $2,334,563 | $155,750 | $298,619 | $277,550 | 21 | $282,214 | $139,345 | $163,846 |
| 2023 | $2,538,381 | $121,653 | $233,276 | $214,850 | 24 | $220,385 | $108,762 | $155,080 |
| 2022 | $2,619,177 | $64,185 | $210,152 | $189,850 | 20 | $194,050 | $51,922 | $154,887 |
| 2021 | $2,743,005 | $233,560 | $274,757 | $261,850 | 29 | $262,041 | $220,620 | $162,581 |
| 2020 | $2,710,489 | $1,009,656 | $137,875 | $126,700 | 24 | — | $32,281 | $95,045 |
| 2019 | $1,838,743 | $55,393 | $105,095 | $94,350 | 13 | — | $45,545 | $90,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Obsidian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $169K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, AHA Foundation says it works to preserve, protect, and promote liberal freedoms and ideals; Sun Valley Policy Forum says it educates citizens about public issues and encourages participation in the republic; and Pepperdine University describes itself as a Christian university committed to academic excellence and Christian values. Other 2025 grantees describe work in areas including aviation and wartime history (Warhawk Air Museum), child protection and family preservation (Ghana Make a Difference), and Holocaust education and current antisemitism (PHD Productions).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $150,550. Awards ranged from $1,550 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $25,000 each to AHA Foundation and Sun Valley Policy Forum; $15,000 to Calvin Coolidge Foundation; $14,000 to Stanley School Parents Association; and $10,000 each to Hoover Institution, Heritage Foundation, and Pepperdine University. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Ghana Make a Difference, Men’s 2nd Chance Sober Living, Treasure Valley Classical Academy, Stella Oaks Foundation, and BYU Latino Alumni Chapter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan Boren as Director and Secretary; Michael Boren as Director and President; and Katherine Boren, Jack Boren, and Amanda Boren as directors.
Obsidian Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Boren
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jack Boren
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine Boren
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Boren
Directorsecretary
Director & Secretary → Directorsecretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Boren
Directorpresident
Director & President → Directorpresident, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Obsidian Foundation Inc
How much does Obsidian Foundation Inc give each year?
Obsidian Foundation Inc gave $151K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $278K across 21 grants.
What is Obsidian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Obsidian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,364, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Obsidian Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Obsidian Foundation Inc give grants?
Obsidian Foundation Inc's top state is Idaho, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (17%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stanley, ID (2 grants) and Boise, ID (2 grants).
Does Obsidian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Obsidian Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Obsidian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Obsidian Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aha Foundation ($25,000), Sun Valley Policy Forum ($25,000) and Calvin Coolidge Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Obsidian Foundation Inc?
Obsidian Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Obsidian Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Obsidian Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing names Joan Boren, Secretary, as the contact; says no specific forms exist; and lists no deadlines or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Obsidian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Obsidian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1897282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 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 March 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Obsidian Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/obsidian-foundation-inc-morg_6f25726b77714d8f9fd4ee032bbbf2b0
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