About Boise State University Foundation
Build a greater Boise State by providing fundraising leadership and service across the university and partnering with donors to inspire private support.
Focus Areas
student scholarshipsendowed faculty positionsresearch supportuniversity facilitiesathleticscommunity and statewide impact
Who They Fund
Boise State University (institution-wide)student athletesacademic faculty/departmentsadministrative staff
Funding Style
institutional supportprogrammatic support
About Boise State University Foundation
Boise State University Foundation Inc’s grantmaking is built around Boise State University itself, with the largest recent awards going to support academic, athletic, and administrative departments. Two of the biggest grants on record went to Boise State University: $9,477,283 in 2024 and $7,886,508 in 2023, showing a sustained pattern of institution-wide support rather than a one-off gift. The foundation also funds university-linked organizations that extend that mission, including the Bronco Athletic Association Inc and the Boise State University Alumni Association Inc. Its stated focus areas include student scholarships, endowed faculty positions, research support, university facilities, athletics, and community and statewide impact. The program list shows several campus-facing channels for student organizations, departments, and scholarship recipients, including the Student Philanthropy Board Grant Program, PonyUp Crowdfunding, ASBSU Funding Board, and Boise State scholarship programs. The foundation’s work is centered on advancing university operations, student access, and campus programs through direct support and fundraising infrastructure.
What Boise State University Foundation Funds
In institutional support, the foundation gave $9,477,283 to Boise State University in 2024 for academic, athletic, and administrative departments. A second large institutional grant of $7,886,508 in 2023 followed the same purpose, underscoring continued support for core university functions. Athletics is another clear priority: the foundation awarded $4,102,294 in 2024 to Bronco Athletic Association Inc for athletic programs and student athletes. That same recipient received $4,230,938 in 2023 for the same purpose. Advancement and alumni engagement also appear in the grant record, with $449,971 in 2024 to Boise State University Alumni Association Inc for development and advancement of Boise State University. Scholarship support is reflected in the foundation’s Idaho resident scholarship programs, which are awarded primarily on financial need and merit.
How Boise State University Foundation Gives
The typical grant size is substantial, with a 25th percentile of $1,381,451, a median of $4,166,616, and a 75th percentile of $6,972,616. Recent awards also show repeat support to the same recipients across consecutive years, including Boise State University, Bronco Athletic Association Inc, and Boise State University Alumni Association Inc. That pattern fits a university foundation structure centered on institutional, programmatic, and advancement funding rather than one-off project grants. The foundation also operates campus channels that accept unsolicited requests, including student philanthropy and student-organization funding programs, alongside scholarship programs with set eligibility rules.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$14M
Total Assets
$234M
Total Revenue
$40.1M
Total Expenses
$26.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $1.4M and $7M, with a median of $4.2M.
25th Percentile
$1.4M
Median
$4.2M
75th Percentile
$7M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in ID.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Paul Powell
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