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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.
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.
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.
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$84.4M
$49.6M
Most grants fall between $1.4M and $7M, with a median of $4.2M.
25th Percentile
$1.4M
Median
$4.2M
75th Percentile
$7M
Paul Powell
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Grantmaking is local and entirely in Idaho: 100% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, which is also the top state by grant count. The recipient list is concentrated in Boise, with grants to Boise State University, Bronco Athletic Association Inc, and Boise State University Alumni Association Inc all located there. The country distribution is fully domestic, with all recent grants in the United States.
The foundation funds Boise State University’s academic, athletic, and administrative departments, along with athletics support through Bronco Athletic Association Inc and advancement support through Boise State University Alumni Association Inc. Its stated focus areas also include student scholarships, endowed faculty positions, research support, university facilities, athletics, and community and statewide impact.
Yes. Its scholarship programs include the President’s True Blue Endowed Scholarship and True Blue Promise Scholarship for Idaho residents, awarded primarily on financial need and merit and supporting students for up to four years. The foundation also lists general Boise State scholarship categories for first-year, continuing, transfer, and international students.
Typical grant sizes are large: the 25th percentile is $1,381,451, the median is $4,166,616, and the 75th percentile is $6,972,616. The recent grant record also includes multimillion-dollar awards to Boise State University and Bronco Athletic Association Inc.
Its grantmaking is local and concentrated in Idaho. All recent grants in the data went to recipients in the United States, and 100% of grants were awarded to recipients in the HQ state of Idaho. Boise is the main recipient city shown in the recent grants list.
Yes. The Student Philanthropy Board Grant Program, PonyUp Crowdfunding, ASBSU Funding Board, and Bronco Giving Day are listed as accepting unsolicited support or participation. The scholarship programs are different: the President’s True Blue Endowed Scholarship and True Blue Promise Scholarship are not unsolicited grant channels.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Boise State University Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofit organizations and other listed applicants must be in Idaho. Boise State applicants must submit through Boise State’s pre-award process before submitting the approved PDF application through Idaho EPSCoR.
Deadline: Proposals are due by 1 p.m. MST on November 18, 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | $28,745,789 | 2026 | Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments. |
| Bronco Athletic Association Inc | Boise, ID | $5,330,786 | 2026 | Support of athletic programs and student athletes |
| Boise State University Alumni Association Inc | Boise, ID | $579,647 | 2026 | Support of development and advancement of Boise State University |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | $18,047,672 | 2025 | Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments. |
| Bronco Athletic Association Inc | Boise, ID | $4,163,954 | 2025 | Support of athletic programs and student athletes |
| Boise State University Alumni Association Inc | Boise, ID | $376,327 | 2025 | Support of development and advancement of Boise State University |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | $9,477,283 | 2024 | Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments. |
| Bronco Athletic Association Inc | Boise, ID | $4,102,294 | 2024 | Support of athletic programs and student athletes |
| Boise State University Alumni Association Inc | Boise, ID | $449,971 | 2024 | Support of development and advancement of Boise State University |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | $7,886,508 | 2023 | Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments. |
| Bronco Athletic Association Inc | Boise, ID | $4,230,938 | 2023 | Support of athletic programs and student athletes |
| Boise State University Alumni Association Inc | Boise, ID | $474,503 | 2023 | Support of development and advancement of Boise State University |
Boise State University
$28,745,789Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments.
Bronco Athletic Association Inc
$5,330,786Support of athletic programs and student athletes
Boise State University Alumni Association Inc
$579,647Support of development and advancement of Boise State University
Boise State University
$18,047,672Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments.
Bronco Athletic Association Inc
$4,163,954Support of athletic programs and student athletes
Boise State University Alumni Association Inc
$376,327Support of development and advancement of Boise State University
Boise State University
$9,477,283Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments.
Bronco Athletic Association Inc
$4,102,294Support of athletic programs and student athletes
Boise State University Alumni Association Inc
$449,971Support of development and advancement of Boise State University
Boise State University
$7,886,508Support of academic, athletic, and administrative departments.
Bronco Athletic Association Inc
$4,230,938Support of athletic programs and student athletes
Boise State University Alumni Association Inc
$474,503Support of development and advancement of Boise State University
