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Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Caldwell, ID EIN: 82-0200892 Website

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.

Key facts about Southwest Idaho Legacy Organization Inc

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.

EIN
82-0200892
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$43,590
Grants made (2024)
20
Average grant
$2,180
Median grant
$1,500
New grantees (estimate)
35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024)
Total assets
$803,733
Primary geography
Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Submit the organization’s application by email or postal mail, according to its website. Full details ↓
Deadline
The website states that applications are due by September 30 each year.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$804K

+19.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$44K

+14.4% YoY

Grant Count

20

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-8.5% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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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

1state

Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

CaldwellHomedaleParmaGreenleafMarsingWilderBoiseMeridianNotus

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K17 grants202015 grants20215 grants202216 grants202320 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $44K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Homedale High School: $7KHomedale High School$7KCaldwell Veterans Council: $7KCaldwell Veterans Council$7KHeritage Community Center: $4KHeritage Community Center$4KCaldwell Treasure Valley YMCA: $3KCaldwell Treasure Valley YMCA$3KParma Area Recreational Klub: $3KParma Area Recreational Klub$3KCaldwell Fine Arts: $2KCaldwell Fine Arts$2KSaint Vincent De Paul: $2KSaint Vincent De Paul$2KParma Family Community Resource: $2KParma Family CommunityResource$2KHomedale Library District: $2KHomedale Library District$2KAdvocates Against Family Violence: $2KAdvocates Against FamilyViolence$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Homedale High School ($7K). Together the top 10 received $33K.

Grant Size Distribution

73 grants across all recorded years

73<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Homedale High School Homedale, IDTo Purchase Sound and Golf Equipment$7,355
Caldwell Veterans Council Caldwell, IDTo Help Veterans with Various Projects$7,000
Heritage Community Center Caldwell, IDTo Purchase Musical Instruments$3,600
Caldwell Treasure Valley YMCA Boise, IDTo Assist with Programs and Membership$3,000
Parma Area Recreational Klub Parma, IDTo Purchase Equipment for Sports$2,500
Caldwell Fine Arts Caldwell, IDTo Provide Art Programs for at Risk Children$2,000
Saint Vincent De Paul Caldwell, IDTo Help Purchase Food and Nonperishable Items$2,000
Parma Family Community Resource Parma, IDTo Remodel Food Pantry Entry$2,000
Homedale Library District Homedale, IDTo Purchase 2 Computers$1,800
Advocates Against Family Violence Caldwell, IDTo Purchase Supplies for Domestic Abuse$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $803,733 $65,729 $57,896 $43,590 (20 grants)
2023 $674,846 $50,785 $42,934 $38,100 (16 grants)
2022 $683,561 $53,098 $21,347 $16,000 (5 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$803,733$674,846$683,561
Revenue$65,729$50,785$53,098
Expenses$57,896$42,934$21,347
Qualifying Distributions$43,590$38,150$16,000
Net Investment Income$34,352$45,132$47,376
Distributable Amount$37,853$35,093$35,295

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Debra Vis
Mailing address: 1349 Antelope Ave, Middleton, ID 83644
Phone: (208) 250-2256
Email: debvis78@gmail.com;silocares76@gmail.com
Website: https://www.silocares.org

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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