Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc
To enhance the quality of life for residents of rc&d area by identifying problems, setting common objectives, goals, implementing projects, by providing planning, education, and technical assistance for conservation and development of natural resources.
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc at a glance
In short: Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc gave $147K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,917
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,324
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,822
- Total assets
- $198,696
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mil Bros Excavation LLC ($25K). Together the top 9 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 41 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2024) to $762K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mil Bros Excavation LLC Boise, ID | Bureau of land management - fuels reduction projects will be to lessen the risk/effects of wildfire in the wildland urban interface | $25,000 |
| Torch Fire and Security LLC Boise, ID | Bureau of land management - fuels reduction projects will be to lessen the risk/effects of wildfire in the wildland urban interface - clearing and disposing of vegetation, application of herbicide | $24,991 |
| The Goat Yard Homedale, ID | Bureau of land management - fuels reduction projects will be to lessen the risk/effects of wildfire in the wildland urban interface - goat grazing to thin vegetation | $21,500 |
| Jason Montgomery Trucking Homedale, ID | Bureau of land management - fuels reduction projects will be to lessen the risk/effects of wildfire in the wildland urban interface - removing trees | $20,000 |
| Loam Improvement LLC Boise, ID | Bureau of land management - fuels reduction projects will be to lessen the risk/effects of wildfire in the wildland urban interface | $17,822 |
| Blackline Consulting LLC Boise, ID | Bureau of land management - fuels reduction projects will be to lessen the risk/effects of wildfire in the wildland urban interface - pruning and removal of dead vegetation | $11,273 |
| 3 Fingers Mediation Homedale, ID | Usda forest service - partnerships - facilitate meetings for forest service steering teams, and payette forest coalition | $9,935 |
| Sisu Consulting and Training Boise, ID | Usda forest service - partnerships - facilitate meetings for forest service steering teams, and boise forest coalition | $9,340 |
| Spatial Interest LLC McCall, ID | Usda forest service - partnerships - web and email services for the boise and payette forest coalitions | $7,056 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,696 | $255,877 | $217,146 | $146,917 | 9 | $2,613 |
| 2023 | $150,692 | $247,600 | $236,983 | $168,019 | 7 | $2,191 |
| 2022 | $135,660 | $303,242 | $331,009 | $254,005 | 6 | $2,076 |
| 2021 | $175,647 | $823,281 | $814,779 | $762,148 | 11 | $2,039 |
| 2020 | $164,015 | $633,626 | $620,393 | $580,820 | 8 | $2,325 |
About Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Meridian, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc is led by Tom Bicak, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Bicak
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Hicks
Member
Vice President → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Art Beal
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Moore
Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Cook
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Schwend
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Pellant
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rich Simms (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Steve King (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Leslie Jayo (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Paul Calverley (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Alan Lawler (2020) — Member
- Former: Jessica Harrold (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Susie Hicks (Member).
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc
How much does Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc give each year?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc gave $147K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $168K across 7 grants.
What is Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's typical grant size?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,822, and its average grant was $16,324, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc give grants?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (5 grants) and Homedale, ID (3 grants).
Does Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's largest grantees?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mil Bros Excavation LLC ($25,000), Torch Fire and Security LLC ($24,991) and The Goat Yard ($21,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc reported $199K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $256K.
What is Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Meridian, ID. It holds $199K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's EIN?
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0476738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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