The Williams Family Foundation concentrates its support on local Idaho educational institutions and faith-based community services, preferring substantial general operating gifts to both K–12 Christian schools and regional colleges. Giving is geographic and mission-focused — primarily benefiting Boise-area organizations and nonprofits that blend education with Christian or community service values. Grants are large, often multi-hundred-thousand-dollar awards, and include repeat support to familiar local partners.
Highly concentrated giving: a small number of large general-operating grants, often to repeat or locally prominent beneficiaries. Emphasis on unrestricted support rather than project-specific funding, with a clear geographic focus on Boise-area and broader Idaho institutions.
The Larry and Marianne Williams Family Foundation’s giving is defined by large general operating grants to Idaho-based Christian education and faith-centered community organizations. In the recent grants list, Boise State University received $750,000 in 2025, and TV Classical Academy in Fruitland received $762,737 in 2023, showing how the foundation can back both higher education and independent K–12 schools at substantial scale. Its support also reaches churches, college programs, and local service organizations across the Boise and Treasure Valley area. The pattern is consistent across multiple years. Greenleaf Friends Academy received $275,000 in 2024 and $203,850 in 2025, while Nampa Christian Schools received $200,000 in 2025. The foundation also gave $302,000 to Love Inc in Boise in 2023 and $125,000 to Love Inc of Treasure Valley in Nampa in 2025. Those gifts point to a funder that favors ongoing institutional support rather than restricted project grants, with a strong emphasis on organizational capacity and continuity for local grantees.
Education is the clearest theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. Boise State University received $110,000 in 2024 and $750,000 in 2025 for general operating support, and the College of Idaho received $145,000 in 2024 and $104,500 in 2025. Independent Christian schools are another major area. Greenleaf Friends Academy was awarded $275,000 in 2024 and $203,850 in 2025, while The Ambrose School in Meridian received $100,000 in 2025. The foundation also supports faith-based community service and policy-oriented work. Love Inc of Treasure Valley in Nampa received $125,000 in 2025, Saint Alphonsus in Boise received $98,000 in 2025, and the Idaho Family Policy Center in Boise received $100,000 in 2025.
The published grant sizes are spread across a wide range: the 25th percentile is $8,750, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $52,500. That distribution sits alongside several much larger awards, which means the foundation uses both routine operating support and a smaller set of high-dollar grants. The recent list also shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Boise State University, Greenleaf Friends Academy, College of Idaho, Celebration Church, Idaho Family Policy Center, and Harding University. The foundation is a family foundation, and the recent grants are overwhelmingly general operating, general purpose, or unrestricted in style.
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$11.5M
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Most grants fall between $9K and $53K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$53K
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Notable grantees: TV Classical Academy, Boise State University, Greenleaf Friends Academy, Love INC, Celebration Church
Grant recipients are almost entirely in the United States, and 73% of grants go to organizations in Idaho. Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Greenleaf, Caldwell, and Fruitland appear repeatedly among Idaho recipients, with Boise and Nampa especially prominent. Outside Idaho, the recent list includes Saint Johns, Florida; Searcy, Arkansas; Phoenix, Arizona; Lewiston, Idaho; and Cambridge, Idaho. The giving is regional rather than national, with no non-U.S. recipient countries in the recent data.
The recent grants show a strong emphasis on independent Christian K–12 schools, regional higher-education institutions, faith-based community service groups, and local churches. Recipients include Greenleaf Friends Academy, Boise State University, Love Inc of Treasure Valley, Celebration Church, and The Ambrose School, most often with general operating support.
Yes. Idaho accounts for 73% of grants in the geographic summary, and the recent list is concentrated in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Greenleaf, Caldwell, Fruitland, and Lewiston. The foundation’s geographic scope is regional, with all recent recipient countries in the United States.
The grant-size distribution is broad. The 25th percentile is $8,750, the median is $20,000, and the 75th percentile is $52,500. Recent awards also include much larger operating grants, such as $750,000 to Boise State University and $762,737 to TV Classical Academy.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support across multiple years for Boise State University, Greenleaf Friends Academy, College of Idaho, Celebration Church, Idaho Family Policy Center, and Harding University. The pattern suggests ongoing institutional support rather than one-time awards.
General operating and general purpose grants dominate the recent list. Examples include awards to Boise State University, Love Inc, Nampa Christian Schools, Midvale School District, and The Ambrose School. The topic taxonomy also points to administrative and overhead support, infrastructure, and program continuity.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY | BOISE, ID | $750,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BUENA VISTA SPORTS ACADEMY | SAINT JOHNS, FL | $225,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GREENLEAF FRIENDS ACADEMY | GREENLEAF, ID | $203,850 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NAMPA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS | NAMPA, ID | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOVE INC OF TREASURE VALLEY | NAMPA, ID | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FJC FOUNDATION OF IDAHO | NAMPA, ID | $115,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COLLEGE OF IDAHO | CALDWELL, ID | $104,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| IDAHO FAMILY POLICY CENTER | BOISE, ID | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE AMBROSE SCHOOL | MERIDIAN, ID | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS | MERIDIAN, ID | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAINT ALPHONSUS | BOISE, ID | $98,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE | LEWISTON, ID | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAMBRIDGE PTSA | CAMBRIDGE, ID | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HARDING UNIVERSITY | SEARCY, AR | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAMP RAINBOW GOLD INC | BOISE, ID | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CELEBRATION CHURCH | NAMPA, ID | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LEWISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | LEWISTON, ID | $38,075 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| AMERICAN CLASSICAL SCHOOLS OF IDAHO | FRUITLAND, ID | $26,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PARMA SCHOOL DISTRICT | PARMA, ID | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE ROCK OF HOMEDALE | WILDER, ID | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIDVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT | MIDVALE, ID | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| IDAHO YOUTH RANCH | BOISE, ID | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MAYO CLINIC DEPT OF DEVELOPMENT | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIDVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST | MIDVALE, ID | $13,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETICS | NAMPA, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WYAKIN FOUNDATION | BOISE, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| YOUNGLIFE | BOISE, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WESTERN JUSTICE | HERMISTON, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BOISE STATE - THE CENTER | BOISE, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NAMPA | NAMPA, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| IDAHO VETERANS NETWORK | BOISE, ID | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS | POINT LOOKOUT, MO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF IDAHO | BOISE, ID | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DEEPSTREAM MINISTRIES | SAINT JOHNS, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ANGEL WINGS NETWORK INC | WEISER, ID | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SUNSHINE CUPBOARD INC | PARMA, ID | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO FOUNDATION | NAMPA, ID | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LOVE INC OF WASHINGTON COUNTY | WEISER, ID | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIDVALE FIRE DEPT | MIDVALE, ID | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIDVALE SWIMMING POOL | MIDVALE, ID | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE | BOISE, ID | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PARMA AREA SENIOR CITIZENS INC | PARMA, ID | $1,700 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIDVALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY | MIDVALE, ID | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| JAE FOUNDATION | TWIN FALLS, ID | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| GREENLEAF FRIENDS ACADEMY | GREENLEAF, ID | $275,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIDVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT | MIDVALE, ID | $170,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COLLEGE OF IDAHO | CALDWELL, ID | $145,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| AMERICAN CLASSICAL SCHOOLS OF IDAHO | FRUITLAND, ID | $125,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING |
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
$750,000GENERAL OPERATING
BUENA VISTA SPORTS ACADEMY
$225,000GENERAL OPERATING
GREENLEAF FRIENDS ACADEMY
$203,850GENERAL OPERATING
NAMPA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING
LOVE INC OF TREASURE VALLEY
$125,000GENERAL OPERATING
FJC FOUNDATION OF IDAHO
$115,000GENERAL OPERATING
COLLEGE OF IDAHO
GENERAL OPERATING
IDAHO FAMILY POLICY CENTER
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE AMBROSE SCHOOL
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
COLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
SAINT ALPHONSUS
$98,000GENERAL OPERATING
LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE
$80,000GENERAL OPERATING
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
CAMBRIDGE PTSA
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
TURNING POINT USA
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
HARDING UNIVERSITY
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
CAMP RAINBOW GOLD INC
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING
CELEBRATION CHURCH
$45,000GENERAL OPERATING
LEWISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
$38,075GENERAL OPERATING
AMERICAN CLASSICAL SCHOOLS OF IDAHO
$26,000GENERAL OPERATING
PARMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE ROCK OF HOMEDALE
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIDVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
IDAHO YOUTH RANCH
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
MAYO CLINIC DEPT OF DEVELOPMENT
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIDVALE CHURCH OF CHRIST
$13,000GENERAL OPERATING
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETICS
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
WYAKIN FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
YOUNGLIFE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
WESTERN JUSTICE
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
BOISE STATE - THE CENTER
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NAMPA
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
IDAHO VETERANS NETWORK
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF IDAHO
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
DEEPSTREAM MINISTRIES
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
ANGEL WINGS NETWORK INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
SUNSHINE CUPBOARD INC
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
LOVE INC OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIDVALE FIRE DEPT
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIDVALE SWIMMING POOL
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
PARMA AREA SENIOR CITIZENS INC
$1,700GENERAL OPERATING
MIDVALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
JAE FOUNDATION
$500GENERAL OPERATING
GREENLEAF FRIENDS ACADEMY
$275,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIDVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$170,000GENERAL OPERATING
COLLEGE OF IDAHO
$145,000GENERAL OPERATING
AMERICAN CLASSICAL SCHOOLS OF IDAHO
$125,000GENERAL OPERATING