University of Idaho Foundation Inc
The mission of the University of Idaho Foundation, Inc. is to inspire, manage, and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho.
University of Idaho Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: University of Idaho Foundation Inc gave $45.2M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15.1M), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,161,384
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,053,795
- +51.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,216
- Total assets
- $565,089,456
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Idaho Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Idaho ($45.1M). Together the top 3 received $45.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How University of Idaho Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22.4M (2021) to $45.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $45.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Scholarships, student related programs, faculty, research, and program support | $45,137,583 |
| Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association Moscow, ID | Enhance communities through performances, education and outreach programs. | $12,216 |
| Northwest Public Broadcast co Washington State University Foundation Pullman, WA | Supporting radio broadcasting in rural communities. | $11,585 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $565,089,456 | $61,212,791 | $48,791,581 | $45,161,384 | 3 | $23,671,616 |
| 2024 | $508,865,928 | $51,300,461 | $33,334,255 | $29,814,227 | 3 | $21,868,591 |
| 2023 | $465,018,022 | $39,573,106 | $30,186,097 | $27,031,058 | 1 | $11,053,209 |
| 2022 | $439,325,192 | $83,800,693 | $36,721,665 | $33,552,937 | 1 | $35,711,407 |
| 2021 | $461,396,601 | $57,102,014 | $25,382,295 | $22,376,268 | 1 | $22,527,177 |
About University of Idaho Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
University of Idaho Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Moscow, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $565.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $45.2M. Net investment income was $23.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Idaho Foundation Inc is led by Benjamin McLuen, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 9 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin McLuen
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$286K (2025)
Amy Lientz - Asst VP Alumni
Relation, Executive Director & Alumni Associate
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2025)
Clint Marshall
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Barrington
Senior Director & Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Mahmood Sheikh - Associate
Athletic Director of Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Sharon Morgan
Senior Director & Oetgp
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$137K (2025)
Blair Wilson
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Olson
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dixon
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rod Gramer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl Reed
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hale
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Engberg
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hasenoehrl
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill McCann
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Maynard
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Urso
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Dyess
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Parrott
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Madison
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Pruss
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Thompson
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angella Broesch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Huotari
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Stringfield
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Pierce
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryne Stoker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbi Hughes - Chief Strat
Partnerships Officer for Engineering
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2025)
Christian Elsberry
Vice President & Foundation Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$184K (2025)
Jen Root
Vice President & Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$205K (2025)
Linda Campos Chief Financial
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$214K (2025)
Annette Elg
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Copple Trout
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Hutchinson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Butler
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Dave Butler (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Helen Stevenson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jo Anne Stringfield (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Lee McCollum (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Davidson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ben McLuen Chief Executive (2024) — Officer
- Former: Deb Bell Former Director of (2024) — Finance
- Former: Shawna Lindquist Interim Exec (2024) — Director
- Former: Deborah Bell (2021–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Shawna Lindquist (2021–2023) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: David Renner (2023) — Systems Analyst
- Former: Andrew Emerson (2021–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Jim Pierce (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joy Fisher (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Kit Kimball (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristi Hanson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Grow (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Marshall (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Patrick Mitchell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: William McCann Jr. (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: David Goss (2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Hetherington (2021) — Director
- Former: Doug Gross (2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Gowland (2021) — Director
- Former: Nick Purdy (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $286K, to Benjamin McLuen (Chief Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about University of Idaho Foundation Inc
How much does University of Idaho Foundation Inc give each year?
University of Idaho Foundation Inc gave $45.2M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $29.8M across 3 grants.
What is University of Idaho Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
University of Idaho Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,216, and its average grant was $15,053,795, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does University of Idaho Foundation Inc give grants?
University of Idaho Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Moscow, ID (2 grants).
Does University of Idaho Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on University of Idaho Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is University of Idaho Foundation Inc?
University of Idaho Foundation Inc reported $565.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61.2M.
What is University of Idaho Foundation Inc?
University of Idaho Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Moscow, ID. It holds $565.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is University of Idaho Foundation Inc's EIN?
University of Idaho Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7098404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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