The Kinderhaven Foundation Grant

The Kinderhaven Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kinderhaven Foundation
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Kinderhaven Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of children in Bonner and Boundary Counties. As Kinderhaven transitions to a new model in response to changing legislation, it will now focus on collaboration with local partners to provide critical resources. The initiative includes establishing a women and children’s crisis shelter, ensuring that vulnerable families receive the support they need during challenging times, thereby fostering a safer community.

Overview

Our Mission The recent enforcement of the Families First Preservation Services Act, sweeping federal legislation which eliminates the traditional use of group homes like Kinderhaven, has made it impossible for Kinderhaven to continue to serve our local children as we have been for the past 25 years. Despite every possible attempt to the contrary, we must acknowledge our inability to exist within the parameters of the new law. We have found the opportunity in this significantly challenging moment for our organization. Your incredible generosity allows us to support other local organizations dedicated to protecting and enriching children and families. Kinderhaven is now Kinderhaven Foundation, under the same nonprofit designation. Here is our plan: We are thrilled that our Kinderhaven Home will again be filled with the sounds of children! We have leased the building to Bonner Homeless Transitions to bring to life our community’s first women & children’s crisis shelter. This will make a powerful impact on women with children fleeing situations such as violent homes or extreme poverty.​ The Kinderhaven Foundation Grant Kinderhaven is a community organization dedicated to supporting Bonner County and Boundary County children in crisis and giving them back their right to thrive by providing multiple resources in which their emotional, physical & mental well-being are protected & enriched.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations eligible to apply: An organization holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeA recognized government entity: State, County, or City Agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, that are requesting funds exclusively for charitable purposesA Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 public or private school, charter school, community/junior collegeA church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at largeA program benefiting youth