The International Humanitarian Fund IN
The International Humanitarian Fund IN is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including conservation, outdoor leadership, public television, food assistance, and youth services.
The International Humanitarian Fund IN at a glance
In short: The International Humanitarian Fund IN gave $62K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Idaho. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,000
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,167
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,774,150
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The International Humanitarian Fund IN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2584 E Lacewood Drive, Meridian, ID 83646-1700
Phone: (530) 409-3196
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The International Humanitarian Fund IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Idaho Conservation League Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho, 20% to California, 13% to Montana, 4% to Wyoming, and 2% to Oregon. One grant to Western Rivers Conservancy in Portland, Oregon, was designated for a project on Idaho’s St. Joe River.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The International Humanitarian Fund IN open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | Sagebrush rebellion, land management projects; research media & communications | $20,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Sacramento, CA | Crest Runner Program | $10,000 |
| Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation Missoula, MT | Square Space Purchase | $8,000 |
| Henrys Fork Foundation Inc Ashton, ID | Southfork Initiative Program | $5,000 |
| Friends of Idaho Public Television Inc Boise, ID | Programming | $4,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank Boise, ID | Supplies & Food | $4,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | Research Outreach Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc Roseville, CA | Coldwater Conservation Fund | $2,500 |
| Idaho 2FLY Inc Boise, ID | Two Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Inc Boise, ID | Counseling | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,774,150 | $152,607 | $115,933 | $62,000 | 12 | $105,500 | $144,603 | $99,092 |
| 2024 | $1,741,932 | $116,612 | $112,481 | $61,000 | 12 | $104,500 | $115,429 | $94,630 |
| 2023 | $1,732,110 | $64,044 | $110,891 | $60,990 | 7 | $104,490 | $57,619 | $88,971 |
| 2022 | $1,790,698 | $53,773 | $107,362 | $56,000 | 12 | $99,500 | $48,521 | $92,317 |
| 2021 | $1,833,227 | $98,451 | $79,856 | $29,000 | 11 | $72,430 | $91,025 | $99,458 |
| 2020 | $1,814,624 | $-18,457 | $99,454 | $52,539 | 8 | — | $64,504 | $90,380 |
| 2019 | $1,936,573 | $49,389 | $93,413 | $46,357 | 5 | — | $73,979 | $98,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The International Humanitarian Fund IN reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for conservation and river projects, outdoor programs and scholarships, public television, food assistance, youth counseling, and quilting supplies. Among the grantees, the Idaho Conservation League describes its mission as protecting and restoring air, water, land, and wildlife; Western Rivers Conservancy says it works to protect outstanding river ecosystems in the western United States.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $62,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $3,250. Larger awards included $20,000 to Idaho Conservation League, $10,000 to Pacific Crest Trail, $8,000 to Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation, and $5,000 to Henrys Fork Foundation.
Other 2025 recipients included Friends of Idaho Public Television ($4,000), Idaho Food Bank ($4,000), National Outdoor Leadership School ($2,500), Trout Unlimited ($2,500), Idaho 2Fly ($2,000), Idaho Youth Ranch ($2,000), Holy Apostles Catholic Church ($1,000), and Western Rivers Conservancy ($1,000).
The National Outdoor Leadership School describes its mission as teaching wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Idaho Youth Ranch says it provides programs and services intended to nurture hope, healing, and resilience for Idaho’s youth. Friends of Idaho Public Television states that it supports Idaho Public Television and provides an annual scholarship to a student studying broadcasting at an Idaho state college or university.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Sauer as president; Bernhard Bahro as an officer; and Alexander Bahro and Christopher Bahro as board members.
The International Humanitarian Fund IN is led by Carolyn Sauer, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Sauer
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Alexander Bahro
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bernhard Bahro
Officer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher Bahro
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Carolyn Sauer (President).
Frequently asked questions about The International Humanitarian Fund IN
How much does The International Humanitarian Fund IN give each year?
The International Humanitarian Fund IN gave $62K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 12 grants.
What is The International Humanitarian Fund IN's typical grant size?
The International Humanitarian Fund IN's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $5,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The International Humanitarian Fund IN that year got $2K on average.
Where does The International Humanitarian Fund IN give grants?
The International Humanitarian Fund IN gives mostly in Idaho: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Montana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (5 grants).
Does The International Humanitarian Fund IN give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The International Humanitarian Fund IN's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The International Humanitarian Fund IN's largest grantees?
The International Humanitarian Fund IN's largest 2025 grantees include Idaho Conservation League Inc ($20,000), Pacific Crest Trail ($10,000) and Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The International Humanitarian Fund IN?
The International Humanitarian Fund IN reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The International Humanitarian Fund IN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for conservation and river projects, outdoor programs and scholarships, public television, food assistance, youth counseling, and quilting supplies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The International Humanitarian Fund IN?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The International Humanitarian Fund IN's EIN?
The International Humanitarian Fund IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2062888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The International Humanitarian Fund IN accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The International Humanitarian Fund IN funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The International Humanitarian Fund IN funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-international-humanitarian-fund-in-morg_1dffbd1eea71478bbc073b147a49d453
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