University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc
The purpose and mission of the University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund inc (SIF) is to support and assist the university of Idaho in its activities through the investment, management and administration of funds deposited with the corporation from the university. The corporation receives and evaluates requests from the university for grants in aid to support key university goals and objectives.
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc at a glance
In short: University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc gave $10.9M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10.9M), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,916,446
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,916,446
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,916,446
- Total assets
- $167,157,974
- +1.6% 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 Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of the University of Idaho ($10.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10.1M (2022) to $14.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Activities of the University of Idaho | $10,916,446 |
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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 | $167,157,974 | $15,100,025 | $11,203,525 | $10,916,446 | 1 | $15,100,025 |
| 2024 | $164,521,330 | $2,989,293 | $12,409,513 | $12,282,334 | 1 | $2,989,293 |
| 2023 | $160,104,323 | $-875,932 | $14,506,967 | $14,327,529 | 1 | $-875,932 |
| 2022 | $163,308,798 | $10,914,717 | $10,268,034 | $10,133,862 | 1 | $10,914,717 |
| 2021 | $195,320,443 | $190,688,055 | $72,668 | — | — | $688,055 |
About University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund 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 $167.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10.9M. Net investment income was $15.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc is led by Shawn Keough, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn Keough
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Copple Trout
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Foisy
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori McCan
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kurt Liebich (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Caroline Nilsson Troy (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kent E. Nelson (2021) — President
- Former: Lee Epsy (2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc
How much does University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc give each year?
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc gave $10.9M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12.3M across 1 grant.
How large is University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc?
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc reported $167.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.1M.
What is University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc?
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Moscow, ID. It holds $167.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc operate?
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc has awarded grants in Idaho.
What is University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc's EIN?
University of Idaho Strategic Initiatives Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4329439. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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