The MDEKFSE Family Foundation primarily makes large, program-agnostic transfers to other charitable foundations and donor-advised vehicles, while selectively funding a few direct-service and higher-education recipients. Their direct grants lean toward regional and faith-affiliated higher education and a small number of program-focused nonprofits (autism support, international/Kenya work, and youth/mental-health-related services). The pattern suggests the foundation acts largely as a funding conduit to affiliated or partner foundations, with occasional targeted gifts to community and mission-driven organizations.
MDEKFSE FAMILY FOUNDATION is based in Meridian, ID. In 2023, it reported $14,516,962 in annual grants and $3,487,389 in total assets. Its recent grantmaking is concentrated in Idaho and is dominated by large transfers to other charitable foundations and donor-advised vehicles. The foundation’s direct grants also include higher education, autism program support, and a small number of mission-specific nonprofit grants. Recent recipients include AME FOUNDATION, ABD FOUNDATION, and JES FOUNDATION, each at $1,780,680 for charitable contributions. Other named grants include BARLOW A ELTON FOUNDATION at $1,780,680, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY at $112,500 for the benefit of the university, and LIFEWITH INC at $73,000 for the benefit of the organization. The foundation also gave $60,150 to KENYA KEYS and $25,000 to UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY for autism program support. Its latest 990 year on file is 2023, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Recent grantmaking spans charitable contributions to affiliated foundations, higher education support, and autism program support. Notable grants include AME FOUNDATION at $1,780,680, ABD FOUNDATION at $1,780,680, JES FOUNDATION at $1,780,680, BARLOW A ELTON FOUNDATION at $1,780,680, and 1212 GIVES INC at $1,780,680, all listed as charitable contributions. Direct grants also include SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY at $112,500 for the benefit of the university, UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY at $25,000 for autism program support, LIFEWITH INC at $73,000 for the benefit of the organization, and KENYA KEYS at $60,150 for the benefit of the organization.
MDEKFSE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s typical grant size is large: the p25 is $73,000, while the median and p75 are both $1,780,680. Recent grants show repeated support for other foundations and donor-advised vehicles, alongside selective direct grants to universities and nonprofits. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its 2023 grants suggest a pattern of concentrated, infrequent large gifts rather than broad small-grant activity.
$14.5M
$3.5M
$84K
$22K
Most grants fall between $73K and $1.8M, with a median of $1.8M.
25th Percentile
$73K
Median
$1.8M
75th Percentile
$1.8M
About 77% of grants go to recipients in ID.
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Concentrated, high-dollar equal distributions to multiple foundations/daf-like entities (repeat/affiliated grantees), plus a small number of modest, targeted direct grants to universities and mission-driven nonprofits.
Notable grantees: SHAWSHANK FOUNDATION, 1212 GIVES INC, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, KENYA KEYS, LIFEWITH INC
MDEKFSE FAMILY FOUNDATION gives most often in Idaho, and 77% of its grants went to recipients in its headquarters state of ID. Its headquarters are in Meridian, ID. Recent grants also went to recipients in Virginia, Utah, and Oregon. All recorded grants in the provided data were made to U.S. recipients.
The provided data does not include an application policy or any information about unsolicited applications. Recent grants show direct support to selected organizations and other foundations, but no application process is stated.
Recent grants show charitable contributions to other foundations, higher education support, autism program support, and other nonprofit support. Named recipients include AME FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, LIFEWITH INC, and KENYA KEYS.
Its typical grant size is large. The p25 is $73,000, the median is $1,780,680, and the p75 is also $1,780,680, indicating repeated high-value grants in the latest data.
It is based in Meridian, ID, and most often gives in Idaho. In the provided data, 77% of grants went to recipients in Idaho. Other funded recipient locations include Buena Vista, VA; Orem, UT; and Lake Oswego, OR.
Recent grants include AME FOUNDATION, ABD FOUNDATION, JES FOUNDATION, BARLOW A ELTON FOUNDATION, SHAWSHANK FOUNDATION, 1212 GIVES INC, THE CHAIME FOUNDATION, YAL FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, LIFEWITH INC, KENYA KEYS, UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, and ELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION.
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AME FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| ABD FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| JES FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| BARLOW A ELTON FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| SHAWSHANK FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| 1212 GIVES INC | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| THE CHAIME FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARTITABLE CONTRIBUITONS |
| YAL FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $1,780,680 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
| SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY | BUENA VISTA, VA | $112,500 | 2023 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY |
| LIFEWITH INC | MERIDIAN, ID | $73,000 | 2023 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| KENYA KEYS | LAKE OSWEGO, OR | $60,150 | 2023 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY | OREM, UT | $25,000 | 2023 | CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR AUTISM PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION | MERIDIAN, ID | $872 | 2023 | TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS |
AME FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
ABD FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
JES FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
BARLOW A ELTON FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
SHAWSHANK FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
1212 GIVES INC
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
THE CHAIME FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARTITABLE CONTRIBUITONS
YAL FOUNDATION
$1,780,680TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
$112,500CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY
LIFEWITH INC
$73,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
KENYA KEYS
$60,150CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ORGANIZATION
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
$25,000CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR AUTISM PROGRAM SUPPORT
ELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
$872TO FUND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS