The Terteling Foundation Inc
The Terteling Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2025 filing lists 11 general support grants totaling $156,761 to charitable organizations in Idaho, Washington, and Montana.
The Terteling Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Terteling Foundation Inc gave $157K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Idaho. 82% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,761
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,251
- +56.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,394,604
- +8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (52% 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 Terteling Foundation Inc
- 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: 3858 Garden Center Way 300, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 381-5208
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Terteling Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Discovery Center of Idaho ($17K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Idaho (52%), Washington (29%), and Montana (19%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Terteling Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 251% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $157K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Center of Idaho Boise, ID | General Support Grant | $16,761 |
| Life's Kitchen Boise, ID | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Idaho Women for Education Meridian, ID | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens Boise, ID | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Montana Natural History Center Missoula, MT | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Botanic Garden Missoula Missoula, MT | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Academy of Children's Theatre Richland, WA | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Spark Central Spokane, WA | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Learning Lab Inc Garden City, ID | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| CRFMC Kennewick, WA | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,394,604 | $358,403 | $186,314 | $156,761 | 11 | $168,854 | $42,353 | $67,393 |
| 2024 | $1,283,987 | $374,467 | $173,960 | $136,552 | 15 | $149,963 | $50,742 | $53,365 |
| 2023 | $999,474 | $286,912 | $159,988 | $136,559 | 6 | $147,284 | $16,608 | $42,137 |
| 2022 | $897,766 | $359,443 | $152,331 | $141,387 | 21 | $145,680 | $48,074 | $36,595 |
| 2021 | $498,981 | $307,503 | $93,195 | $85,000 | 19 | — | $2,168 | $21,874 |
| 2020 | $284,923 | $301,482 | $16,809 | $15,000 | 3 | — | — | $4,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Terteling Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include providing theatre education for young people (Academy of Children’s Theatre), promoting nature and environmental stewardship through education (Montana Natural History Center), and building young adults’ self-sufficiency through food-service job and life-skills training (Life’s Kitchen).
Other 2025 recipients describe their missions as igniting creativity (Spark Central), supporting adult and family learning through personalized education (Learning Lab), and conserving birds of prey worldwide (The Peregrine Fund). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $156,761. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $16,761, with a median of $15,000. All listed grants were for general support.
Among the 2025 recipients were Discovery Center of Idaho ($16,761); Life’s Kitchen, Idaho Women for Education, Idaho Botanical Gardens, Montana Natural History Center, Botanic Garden Missoula, Academy of Children’s Theatre, Spark Central, Learning Lab Inc, and CRFMC ($15,000 each); and The Peregrine Fund ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists TE Terteling as president, director, and CEO; Donella Bowman as treasurer; Brian Larsen as vice president and corporate counsel; Heidi Ehle as director; and Christy Smith-Fehrer as secretary.
The Terteling Foundation Inc is led by Te Terteling, President, Director & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Te Terteling
President, Director & CEO
President & Director → President, Director & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heidi Ehle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Brian Larsen
Vice President & Corporate Counsel
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christy Smith-Fehrer
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Donella Bowman
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Angela Robinson (2020–2024) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Brooke J. Terteling (2020–2024) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Donella Fones (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Magette (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Terteling Foundation Inc
How much does The Terteling Foundation Inc give each year?
The Terteling Foundation Inc gave $157K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 15 grants.
What is The Terteling Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Terteling Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,251, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Terteling Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does The Terteling Foundation Inc give grants?
The Terteling Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and Montana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (4 grants) and Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does The Terteling Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Terteling Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Terteling Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Terteling Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Discovery Center of Idaho ($16,761), Life's Kitchen ($15,000) and Idaho Women for Education ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Terteling Foundation Inc?
The Terteling Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Terteling Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Terteling Foundation Inc?
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 Terteling Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Terteling Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1202290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Terteling Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Terteling Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-terteling-foundation-inc-morg_1ad059e218444f4b95b50d3394e9df23
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