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    Grants in Idaho

    548 foundations$555.8M total annual giving$10K median grant17 metro areas

    Idaho Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    548

    Foundations Funding Here

    3,236

    Total Annual Giving

    $555.8M

    Total Assets Under Management

    $13.5B

    Largest Foundations in Idaho

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    IDAHO FOODBANK WAREHOUSEMERIDIAN$79.1M$38.9M$34KK31ZLocal
    HOLLAND M WARE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONEAGLE$55.4M$221M$15KT22National
    JA & KATHRYN ALBERTSON FOUNDATION INCBOISE$27.6M

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    What Gets Funded in Idaho

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    205$187M
    Education205 · $187M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    143$85.4M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism143 · $85.4M
    Human Services
    127$123.7M
    Human Services127 · $123.7M

    Where Foundations Are Located in Idaho

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Boise City, ID340$363.8M$1.1M
    Hailey, ID77$37.1M$482K
    Idaho Falls, ID49$36.2M$739K

    Types of Foundations in Idaho

    Family Foundation
    28.3%
    21428.3%$158.5M
    Family Foundation214 (28.3%)

    $158.5M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    25.3%
    19125.3%$68.4M
    Independent Foundation191 (25.3%)

    Typical Grant Profile in Idaho

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    New Grantee Rate

    68%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    85%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Idaho foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 68% of Idaho foundations actively fund new organizations, and 85% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Idaho

    How many foundations give grants in Idaho?
    There are 548 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Idaho and an additional 2,688 out-of-state foundations that fund Idaho-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Idaho?
    The median grant from Idaho foundations is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Idaho?
    The largest foundations in Idaho by annual giving are IDAHO FOODBANK WAREHOUSE, HOLLAND M WARE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, JA & KATHRYN ALBERTSON FOUNDATION INC, with combined giving of $162.2M.

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    Idaho is home to 548 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $555.8M. The median grant from Idaho foundations is $10K.

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    $600.2M
    $242K
    T20
    Regional
    University of Idaho Foundation IncMoscow$27M$465M$30.3MB110Local
    UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND INCMOSCOW$26.6M$164.5M$12.3MB11Local
    GORONGOSA PROJECT INCIDAHO FALLS$19.5M$6.3M$14.1MR99unknown
    Idaho State University Foundation IncPocatello$18.5M$124.8M$5.5MB110Local
    MDEKFSE FAMILY FOUNDATIONMERIDIAN$14.5M$3.5M$1.8MT22Regional
    Boise State University Foundation IncBoise$14M$234M$4.2MB110Local
    IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCBOISE$12.8M$260.6M$13KT310Local
    IDAHO FOODBANK WAREHOUSE

    MERIDIAN

    Annual Giving

    $79.1M

    Total Assets

    $38.9M

    Median Grant

    $34K

    K31ZLocal
    HOLLAND M WARE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

    EAGLE

    Annual Giving

    $55.4M

    Total Assets

    $221M

    Median Grant

    $15K

    T22National
    JA & KATHRYN ALBERTSON FOUNDATION INC

    BOISE

    Annual Giving

    $27.6M

    Total Assets

    $600.2M

    Median Grant

    $242K

    T20Regional
    University of Idaho Foundation Inc

    Moscow

    Annual Giving

    $27M

    Total Assets

    $465M

    Median Grant

    $30.3M

    B110Local
    UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FUND INC

    MOSCOW

    Annual Giving

    $26.6M

    Total Assets

    $164.5M

    Median Grant

    $12.3M

    B11Local
    GORONGOSA PROJECT INC

    IDAHO FALLS

    Annual Giving

    $19.5M

    Total Assets

    $6.3M

    Median Grant

    $14.1M

    R99unknown
    Idaho State University Foundation Inc

    Pocatello

    Annual Giving

    $18.5M

    Total Assets

    $124.8M

    Median Grant

    $5.5M

    B110Local
    MDEKFSE FAMILY FOUNDATION

    MERIDIAN

    Annual Giving

    $14.5M

    Total Assets

    $3.5M

    Median Grant

    $1.8M

    T22Regional
    Boise State University Foundation Inc

    Boise

    Annual Giving

    $14M

    Total Assets

    $234M

    Median Grant

    $4.2M

    B110Local
    IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

    BOISE

    Annual Giving

    $12.8M

    Total Assets

    $260.6M

    Median Grant

    $13K

    T310Local
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    Recreation & Sports
    81$23.5M
    Recreation & Sports81 · $23.5M
    Health Care
    81$68.5M
    Health Care81 · $68.5M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    76$30.6M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities76 · $30.6M
    Religion-Related
    66$26M
    Religion-Related66 · $26M
    Environment
    47$6.7M
    Environment47 · $6.7M
    Youth Development
    39$18.3M
    Youth Development39 · $18.3M
    International Affairs
    38$35.1M
    International Affairs38 · $35.1M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(143)Youth Development(103)College Access(91)Healthcare(90)Food Access(52)Housing(49)Emergency Assistance(48)Arts Culture(45)Capacity Building(39)Mental Health Services(37)Conservation(30)Research(21)Workforce Development(20)Literacy(19)Outdoor Education(19)Early Childhood(16)Environmental Education(12)Disaster Relief(10)Mentoring(9)Cultural Preservation(9)
    Coeur d'Alene, ID39$6.4M$165K
    Twin Falls, ID32$4.9M$153K
    Sandpoint, ID23$2.2M$97K
    Pocatello, ID17$22M$1.3M
    Moscow, ID14$54.1M$3.9M
    Lewiston, ID-WA14$3.2M$230K
    Burley, ID12$670K$56K
    Boise City, ID
    Foundations

    340

    Total Giving

    $363.8M

    Avg Grant

    $1.1M

    Hailey, ID
    Foundations

    77

    Total Giving

    $37.1M

    Avg Grant

    $482K

    Idaho Falls, ID
    Foundations

    49

    Total Giving

    $36.2M

    Avg Grant

    $739K

    Coeur d'Alene, ID
    Foundations

    39

    Total Giving

    $6.4M

    Avg Grant

    $165K

    Twin Falls, ID
    Foundations

    32

    Total Giving

    $4.9M

    Avg Grant

    $153K

    Sandpoint, ID
    Foundations

    23

    Total Giving

    $2.2M

    Avg Grant

    $97K

    Pocatello, ID
    Foundations

    17

    Total Giving

    $22M

    Avg Grant

    $1.3M

    Moscow, ID
    Foundations

    14

    Total Giving

    $54.1M

    Avg Grant

    $3.9M

    Lewiston, ID-WA
    Foundations

    14

    Total Giving

    $3.2M

    Avg Grant

    $230K

    Burley, ID
    Foundations

    12

    Total Giving

    $670K

    Avg Grant

    $56K

    $68.4M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    13.9%
    10513.9%$145.1M
    Operating Nonprofit105 (13.9%)

    $145.1M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    11.4%
    8611.4%$1.1M
    Private Operating Foundation86 (11.4%)

    $1.1M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    222.9%$4.9M
    Faith-Based Foundation22 (2.9%)

    $4.9M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    202.6%$2.5M
    Service Club / Fraternal20 (2.6%)

    $2.5M in annual giving

    Community Foundation
    202.6%$20.6M
    Community Foundation20 (2.6%)

    $20.6M in annual giving

    Other
    12.8%
    9712.8%$154.6M
    Other97 (12.8%)

    $154.6M in annual giving

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    What types of organizations do Idaho foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Idaho include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
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