The College of Western Idaho Foundation
The Foundation, an Internal Revenue Code ("Code") Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, supports the mission of the College through the development and creation of resources that will improve and (Continued on Schedule O)(Continued from Form 990, Part III, Line 1) advance the College, its programs, and students. The Foundation raises funds from individuals, companies, foundations, and organizations, and invests and manages gifts in accordance with donors' wishes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+141.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.8M
+141.0% YoY
About The College of Western Idaho Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The College of Western Idaho Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NAMPA, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,275,615 | $6,710,949 | $5,826,184 |
| Revenue | $2,144,422 | $1,325,913 | $975,862 |
| Expenses | $2,038,185 | $861,040 | $771,855 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $249,072 | $113,644 | $286,610 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The College of Western Idaho Foundation
CWIDeal Boost Scholarship
The College of Western Idaho Foundation
Amount
Up to $500 per semester
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Honors Program Scholarship
The College of Western Idaho Foundation
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Idaho LAUNCH
The College of Western Idaho Foundation
Amount
Up to $8,000 over three years (80% of tuition and fees, max $4,000 first year)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Pena | President | 1 | — |
| Alison Patt | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Ben Chaney | Vice President (Until Apr 2024) | 1 | — |
| Greg Braun | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mike Ballenger | Director | 1 | — |
| Ivan Castillo | Director | 1 | — |
| Todd Christensen | Director | 1 | — |
| Shawn Dammarell | Director | 1 | — |
| Rodney Emery | Director | 1 | — |
| Bert Glandon | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Ilett | Director | 1 | — |
| George Iliff | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Adam JL Minic | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Rigenhagen | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Shultz | Director | 1 | — |
| William Nichols | Director (As of Oct 2023) | 1 | — |
| Brian King | Director (As of Oct 2023) | 1 | — |
| Estela Rosales | Director (As of Feb 2024) | 1 | — |
| Mick Wiskerchen | Director (As of Oct 2023) | 1 | — |
| Mark Arstein As of Apr 2024 | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $74,513 |
| Michael Jensen Until Apr 2024 | Executive Director | 40 | $81,312 |
| LaDawn Anderst Until Apr 2024 | Coordinator of Donor Acknowledgement and Recog | 40 | $56,024 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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