Spur Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Ketchum, Idaho, serving the Wood River Valley. Founded in 2016, the organization operates as a community foundation dedicated to connecting donors with local nonprofit organizations and supporting the region's most pressing community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.9M
+244.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+2.9% YoY
Grant Count
75
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
-31.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Spur's mission centers on inspiring a community of giving in the Wood River Valley to ensure the region remains a robust, compassionate, and thriving community for generations to come.
The foundation focuses on funding and supporting work in the following areas:
- Housing and food security
- Educational opportunities
- Environmental stewardship
- Care for community members
- Arts and cultural programs
- Youth programs
Grantmaking
Spur makes grants through multiple mechanisms:
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
. In 2021, Spur distributed over $800,000 in discretionary grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Spur Community Foundation funds organizations serving the Wood River Valley in Idaho, specifically Blaine County and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $15.9 million (2024)
- Total donations received: $50 million (cumulative from 2016 through October 31, 2025)
- Total granted locally: $33 million (cumulative from 2016 through October 31, 2025)
- Annual revenue: $15.8 million (2024)
- Total giving: $3.8 million (2024)
Historical Financial Data:
- 2023: Total revenues of $4.99 million; total expenses of $4.29 million; total assets of $4.61 million
- 2024: Revenue of $15.8 million; expenses of $4.6 million; assets of $15.9 million
Grant Distribution:
- 1,522 grants awarded to 116 local and semi-local nonprofits (cumulative from 2016 through October 31, 2025)
Fee Structure: The foundation charges no fees on donations or fund balances. 100% of what donors give is available to grant.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,854,579 | $4,606,030 | $3,902,906 |
| Revenue | $15,759,386 | $4,990,175 | $7,214,013 |
| Expenses | $4,604,265 | $4,286,973 | $12,470,900 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $249,442 | $183,024 | $13,610 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Spur Community Foundation Inc
Community Grants
SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Impact Grants
SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to $50,000
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Programs & Projects Grants
SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY WILSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ERIK BOE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LISA STELCK | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CAROL NIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LYNDSAY LYLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN NEELEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRITT PALMEDO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TIM WOLFF | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SALLY GILLESPIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,430 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Spur Community Foundation has maintained consistent grant-making activity across multiple annual cycles. The foundation distributes grants through multiple cycles per year, with recent cycles in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The organization continues to expand its support services to nonprofits, including advisory services and professional development opportunities for nonprofit leaders.
Spur Community Foundation awards $178,000 in grants | Community | mtexpress.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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