Page Foundation
Page Foundation is a private foundation based in Ketchum, Idaho. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations working in areas including conservation, land protection, wildlife, and environmental education.
Page Foundation at a glance
In short: Page Foundation gave $174K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Idaho. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,500
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,940
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,521,536
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Page Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5459, Ketchum, ID 83340-5459
Phone: (208) 720-7082
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Page Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Landowners Alliance ($39K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Idaho received 52% of grant dollars, Colorado 27%, California 13%, and the District of Columbia and Montana 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Page Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2020) to $174K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Landowners Alliance Denver, CO | Charitable | $39,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Idaho Falls, ID | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League Boise, ID | Charitable | $14,500 |
| Salmon River Stewardship Salmon, ID | Charitable | $11,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Hailey, ID | Charitable | $10,000 |
| High Country News Paonia, CO | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Idaho Wildlife Federation Boise, ID | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Conservation Voters of Idaho Boise, ID | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Wood River Land Trust Hailey, ID | Charitable | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,521,536 | $543,122 | $204,900 | $173,500 | 25 | $173,500 | $364,333 | $163,850 |
| 2023 | $3,202,670 | $164,964 | $189,000 | $154,500 | 24 | $154,500 | $135,464 | $152,060 |
| 2022 | $2,969,172 | $373,795 | $196,650 | $163,500 | 24 | $163,500 | $345,645 | $156,523 |
| 2021 | $3,729,691 | $354,751 | $205,293 | $170,500 | 27 | $170,500 | $321,458 | $180,020 |
| 2020 | $3,587,503 | $55,174 | $189,362 | $153,000 | 30 | — | $39,470 | $162,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Page Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations with conservation and environmental missions. For example, Idaho Conservation League says its mission is to protect and restore air, water, land, and wildlife; Idaho Wildlife Federation says it promotes conservation of Idaho’s wildlife heritage; and Environmental Volunteers says it promotes environmental understanding through hands-on science education.
Other grantees describe work on farmland protection, open-space preservation, and watershed health. American Farmland Trust says it protects farmland, promotes sound farming practices, and keeps farmers on the land. Project Big Wood says it works to improve the environmental health and ecology of the Big Wood River basin.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $173,500. Grants ranged from $450 to $39,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $39,000 to Western Landowners Alliance, $21,000 to Trout Unlimited, $14,500 to Idaho Conservation League, $11,000 to Salmon River Stewardship, and $10,000 to The Nature Conservancy.
Other 2024 grants included $8,500 to High Country News, $7,500 to Idaho Wildlife Federation, $7,000 to Conservation Voters of Idaho, and $6,500 each to Environmental Volunteers and Wood River Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John R. Page as Vice President, Thomas S. Page as President, Michael Page as CFO/Vice President, and Hope A. Page as Secretary.
Page Foundation is led by Thomas S. Page, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas S. Page
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope A. Page
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Page
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Page
CFO & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Page Foundation
How much does Page Foundation give each year?
Page Foundation gave $174K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 24 grants.
What is Page Foundation's typical grant size?
Page Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,940, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Page Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Page Foundation give grants?
Page Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ketchum, ID (4 grants), Boise, ID (3 grants), Hailey, ID (3 grants) and Palo Alto, CA (2 grants).
Does Page Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Page Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are Page Foundation's largest grantees?
Page Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Western Landowners Alliance ($39,000), Trout Unlimited ($21,000) and Idaho Conservation League ($14,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Page Foundation?
Page Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Page Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with conservation and environmental missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Page Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Page Foundation's EIN?
Page Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3097808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Page Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Page Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/page-foundation-morg_5104e749835547d2b4141080169d524d
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