Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc. is a private foundation based in Caldwell, Idaho. It makes grants for community projects intended to improve quality of life in its defined service area.
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc at a glance
In short: Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc gave $44K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Idaho. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,590
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,180
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $803,733
- +19.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% 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 Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit the organization’s application by email or postal mail, according to its website. The 2023 filing specifies that applications must include financial data and the IRS determination letter.
- Review Cycle
- The website states that applications are due by September 30 each year. The 2023 filing lists October 1, unless applicants are notified otherwise.
- Deadline
- The website states that applications are due by September 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Debra Vis
Mailing address: 1349 Antelope Ave, Middleton, ID 83644
Phone: (208) 250-2256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homedale High School ($7K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website defines its service area as Canyon County west of Middleton Road and Owyhee County west of Range 3 West of the Boise Meridian. Its 2023 filing states that organizations must be within the service area of the old Caldwell Hospital. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% 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 $16K (2022) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homedale High School Homedale, ID | To Purchase Sound and Golf Equipment | $7,355 |
| Caldwell Veterans Council Caldwell, ID | To Help Veterans with Various Projects | $7,000 |
| Heritage Community Center Caldwell, ID | To Purchase Musical Instruments | $3,600 |
| Caldwell Treasure Valley YMCA Boise, ID | To Assist with Programs and Membership | $3,000 |
| Parma Area Recreational Klub Parma, ID | To Purchase Equipment for Sports | $2,500 |
| Caldwell Fine Arts Caldwell, ID | To Provide Art Programs for at Risk Children | $2,000 |
| Saint Vincent De Paul Caldwell, ID | To Help Purchase Food and Nonperishable Items | $2,000 |
| Parma Family Community Resource Parma, ID | To Remodel Food Pantry Entry | $2,000 |
| Homedale Library District Homedale, ID | To Purchase 2 Computers | $1,800 |
| Advocates Against Family Violence Caldwell, ID | To Purchase Supplies for Domestic Abuse | $1,500 |
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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 | $803,733 | $65,729 | $57,896 | $43,590 | 20 | $43,590 | $34,352 | $37,853 |
| 2023 | $674,846 | $50,785 | $42,934 | $38,100 | 16 | $38,150 | $45,132 | $35,093 |
| 2022 | $683,561 | $53,098 | $21,347 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,000 | $47,376 | $35,295 |
| 2021 | $769,958 | $69,224 | $34,904 | $29,036 | 15 | — | $63,357 | $34,318 |
| 2020 | $631,961 | $50,000 | $42,031 | $32,650 | 17 | — | $40,494 | $30,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc reported a distributable amount of $38K 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
The organization’s website says it was created to inspire people to improve their community and to support a better quality of life for residents in its service area. Its 2024 grants supported projects and services including school equipment, veterans’ projects, musical instruments, recreation, arts programming, food assistance, computers, and supplies for domestic-abuse services.
Among the 2024 grantees, Caldwell Veterans Council described its mission as supporting armed forces veterans and civilian entities. Advocates Against Family Violence said it works to eliminate violence in families and homes through support, advocacy, education, awareness, affordable housing, and community involvement. Caldwell Meals on Wheels said it provides hot meals to elderly and disabled clients in Caldwell.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization awarded 20 grants totaling $43,590. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,355, with a median of $1,500. Its largest 2024 awards included $7,355 to Homedale High School for sound and golf equipment; $7,000 to Caldwell Veterans Council for veterans’ projects; $3,600 to Heritage Community Center for musical instruments; and $3,000 to Caldwell Treasure Valley YMCA to assist with programs and membership. Other awards included $2,500 to Parma Area Recreational Klub for sports equipment and $2,000 each to Caldwell Fine Arts, Saint Vincent de Paul, and Parma Family Community Resource.
The organization’s website invites proposals for community projects. Its 2023 filing says applicants must complete the organization’s application and provide financial data and an IRS determination letter. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and identifies Debra Vis as the application contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doug Amick as president; Debra L Vis as secretary/treasurer; Kent Marmon as marketing chair; Ivy Smith as grant co-chair; and David Kiser as finance chair/vice president. It also lists Liz Lyons, Chuck Randolph, Jolyn Thompson, Darlene Hotchkiss, and Toni Kelly as directors.
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc is led by David Kiser, Finance Chairvice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Kiser
Finance Chairvice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Amick
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Marmon
Marketing Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Randolph
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Hotchkiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Lyons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ihli-Laan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolyn Thompson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Vis
Secrtreas
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Smith
Grant Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Keith Vickers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry And Trina Harrell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William Gigray (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob And Jackie Vertress (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carlene Deide (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eloise Van Slyke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jolyn Green (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nathelle Oates (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cathy Dines (2020) — Director
- Former: Charlene Cooper (2020) — Director
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 Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc
How much does Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc give each year?
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc gave $44K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 16 grants.
What is Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's typical grant size?
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,180, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc give grants?
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Caldwell, ID (9 grants), Parma, ID (4 grants) and Homedale, ID (2 grants).
Does Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's largest grantees?
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Homedale High School ($7,355), Caldwell Veterans Council ($7,000) and Heritage Community Center ($3,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc?
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc reported $804K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc fund?
The organization’s website says it was created to inspire people to improve their community and to support a better quality of life for residents in its service area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc?
Submit the organization’s application by email or postal mail, according to its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's EIN?
Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0200892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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