Reduce hunger and improve the lives of struggling working parents, children and seniors by providing year‑round access to nutritious food and supporting hunger‑relief and education programs across Idaho.
Idaho Foodbank Warehouse directs nearly all of its grantmaking into Idaho-based hunger relief, with repeated seven-figure awards to local food banks and pantry partners across the state. In the latest grants, Community Food Basket Idaho Falls received multiple grants above $2.3 million and $2.6 million, while Meridian Food Bank also appears with several large awards near or above $2 million. That pattern shows a funder built around sustained distribution relationships rather than isolated project grants. The foundation supports access to nutritious food for working parents, children, seniors, and rural communities, and its grant list reflects that mission through food banks, church-based pantries, senior-serving organizations, and rescue missions. Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Blackfoot, Star, and Pocatello all appear among recent recipients, suggesting a broad Idaho network rather than a single-city focus. Some grantees recur across 2023 and 2025, including Meridian Food Bank, Oasis Worship and Food Center, Bingham County Senior Citizens Inc, Star Food Bank, and Valley Mission Food Pantry. Those repeats point to ongoing operating support for established local providers.
Food distribution is the clearest throughline in the grant record. Idaho Foodbank Warehouse gave $2,377,112 and $2,340,253 to Meridian Food Bank in 2025, along with $2,612,613 and $2,473,145 to Community Food Basket Idaho Falls, all tied to local access work. The foundation also backs church- and mission-based hunger relief. It awarded $2,000,720 to Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boise Inc in 2025 and $1,494,849 to Oasis Worship and Food Center in Caldwell, showing a preference for community anchors that combine food service with neighborhood support. Older adults are another visible priority. Bingham County Senior Citizens Inc received $1,331,570 in 2023 and $917,651 in 2025, while Valley Mission Food Pantry in Pocatello appeared with large awards in both years, including $818,286 in 2025.
Typical grants are sizable: the p25 is $14,793, the median is $34,133, and the p75 is $103,021. The recent-grants list also shows a separate cluster of very large operating-style awards in the millions, indicating a mix of routine grants and major partner support. Recurring grantees are common; Meridian Food Bank, Oasis Worship and Food Center, Bingham County Senior Citizens Inc, Star Food Bank, and Valley Mission Food Pantry all appear in both 2023 and 2025. Idaho Foodbank Warehouse is a local funder, gives to organizations rather than individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
Current and upcoming funding from Idaho Foodbank Warehouse that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit community food assistance organizations that partner with Idaho Foodbank (membership/partner requirements apply). Specific partner eligibility details are provided on the 'Become a Food Distribution Partner' page.
$79.1M
$38.9M
$53.8M
$54.6M
Most grants fall between $15K and $103K, with a median of $34K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$34K
75th Percentile
$103K
About 99% of grants go to recipients in ID.
Randy Ford
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Idaho: 99% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the recipient-country data shows all grants in the US. Recent awards reach Idaho Falls, Meridian, Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Blackfoot, Star, Pocatello, Garden City, Twin Falls, and Ada County. Boise appears frequently, but Idaho Falls and Meridian stand out for the largest individual awards. The pattern is statewide within Idaho rather than tied to one metro area.
The grant list centers on food banks, pantries, and hunger-relief providers, including organizations such as Community Food Basket Idaho Falls, Meridian Food Bank, Oasis Worship and Food Center, and Valley Mission Food Pantry. The stated focus also includes children’s programs, senior nutrition, rural community support, and health and nutrition education.
The typical grant profile is $14,793 at the 25th percentile, $34,133 at the median, and $103,021 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants table also includes many awards in the hundreds of thousands and several in the multi-million-dollar range.
Its giving is local, and 99% of grants go to recipients in Idaho. The recipient-country distribution shows 975 grants, or 100.0%, in the US.
Yes. Several organizations appear in both 2023 and 2025, including Meridian Food Bank, Oasis Worship and Food Center, Bingham County Senior Citizens Inc, Star Food Bank, and Valley Mission Food Pantry. That points to ongoing support for established partners.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Who can apply: Open to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; hunger relief organizations serving Idahoans are eligible to apply. Priority/use cases include nutrition awareness, healthy eating, and hunger relief.
Deadline: Applications accepted annually during July; open July 1 to July 31.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Basket Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls, ID | $2,612,613 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Community Food Basket Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls, ID | $2,473,145 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Meridian Food Bank | Meridian, ID | $2,377,112 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Meridian Food Bank | Meridian, ID | $2,340,253 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boise Inc | Boise, ID | $2,000,720 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boise Inc | Boise, ID | $1,709,320 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Oasis Worship and Food Center | Caldwell, ID | $1,494,849 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Oasis Worship & Food Center | Caldwell, ID | $1,150,188 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Care House Partnerships | Nampa, ID | $1,138,210 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Care House Partnerships | Nampa, ID | $1,114,985 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Vincent de Paul Council Overland | Boise, ID | $969,240 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Star Food Bank | Star, ID | $968,302 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Vincent de Paul Council Overland | Boise, ID | $958,567 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Bingham County Senior Citizens Inc | Blackfoot, ID | $917,651 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Star Food Bank | Star, ID | $873,267 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Valley Mission Food Pantry | Pocatello, ID | $818,286 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Valley Mission Food Pantry | Pocatello, ID | $749,326 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Boise Rescue Mission Ada County | Boise, ID | $705,766 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Melba Valley Senior Center Inc | Melba, ID | $648,466 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Giving Cupboard | Rigby, ID | $647,538 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Center of Prayer and Worship | Twin Falls, ID | $635,471 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Marys Church and Food Bank | Boise, ID | $611,043 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Marys Church & Food Bank | Boise, ID | $604,875 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Martha and Marys Food Pantry | Jerome, ID | $602,357 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| El Ada CAP Garden City | Garden City, ID | $602,227 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Martha and Marys Food Pantry | Jerome, ID | $582,698 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| True Hope First Baptist Church Food Pantry | Boise, ID | $550,761 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Giving Cupboard | Rigby, ID | $537,966 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Guadalupe | Nampa, ID | $536,202 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Family Crisis Center | Rexburg, ID | $521,740 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| True Hope First Baptist Church Food Pantry | Boise, ID | $520,554 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Center of Prayer and Worship | Twin Falls, ID | $510,469 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Family Crisis Center | Rexburg, ID | $503,651 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Community Family Shelter | Nampa, ID | $501,204 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Melba Valley Senior Center Inc | Melba, ID | $489,468 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Vincent de Paul Pocatello | Pocatello, ID | $479,431 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Boise Rescue Mission Ada County | Boise, ID | $476,695 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Vincent de Paul Pocatello | Pocatello, ID | $474,840 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| St Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Guadalupe | Nampa, ID | $470,812 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Salvation Army Boise | Boise, ID | $465,833 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Community Dinner Table | Blackfoot, ID | $432,933 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Community Dinner Table | Blackfoot, ID | $430,728 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Salvation Army Boise | Boise, ID | $429,446 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Salvation Army Caldwell | Caldwell, ID | $426,003 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Good News Food Pantry | Nampa, ID | $413,345 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| El Ada CAP Garden City | Garden City, ID | $404,825 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| The Salvation Army Caldwell | Caldwell, ID | $400,492 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| El Ada CAP Mountain Home | Mountain Home, ID | $389,300 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Seventh Day Adventist Nampa | Nampa, ID | $385,941 | 2025 | See Part IV |
| Seventh Day Adventist Nampa | Nampa, ID | $374,332 | 2025 | See Part IV |
Community Food Basket Idaho Falls
$2,612,613See Part IV
Community Food Basket Idaho Falls
$2,473,145See Part IV
Meridian Food Bank
$2,377,112See Part IV
Meridian Food Bank
$2,340,253See Part IV
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boise Inc
$2,000,720See Part IV
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Boise Inc
$1,709,320See Part IV
Oasis Worship and Food Center
$1,494,849See Part IV
Oasis Worship & Food Center
$1,150,188See Part IV
Care House Partnerships
$1,138,210See Part IV
Care House Partnerships
$1,114,985See Part IV
St Vincent de Paul Council Overland
$969,240See Part IV
Star Food Bank
$968,302See Part IV
St Vincent de Paul Council Overland
$958,567See Part IV
Bingham County Senior Citizens Inc
$917,651See Part IV
Star Food Bank
$873,267See Part IV
Valley Mission Food Pantry
$818,286See Part IV
Valley Mission Food Pantry
$749,326See Part IV
Boise Rescue Mission Ada County
$705,766See Part IV
Melba Valley Senior Center Inc
$648,466See Part IV
The Giving Cupboard
$647,538See Part IV
Center of Prayer and Worship
$635,471See Part IV
St Marys Church and Food Bank
$611,043See Part IV
St Marys Church & Food Bank
$604,875See Part IV
Martha and Marys Food Pantry
$602,357See Part IV
El Ada CAP Garden City
$602,227See Part IV
Martha and Marys Food Pantry
$582,698See Part IV
True Hope First Baptist Church Food Pantry
$550,761See Part IV
The Giving Cupboard
$537,966See Part IV
St Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Guadalupe
$536,202See Part IV
Family Crisis Center
$521,740See Part IV
True Hope First Baptist Church Food Pantry
$520,554See Part IV
Center of Prayer and Worship
$510,469See Part IV
Family Crisis Center
$503,651See Part IV
The Community Family Shelter
$501,204See Part IV
Melba Valley Senior Center Inc
$489,468See Part IV
St Vincent de Paul Pocatello
$479,431See Part IV
Boise Rescue Mission Ada County
$476,695See Part IV
St Vincent de Paul Pocatello
$474,840See Part IV
St Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Guadalupe
$470,812See Part IV
The Salvation Army Boise
$465,833See Part IV
Community Dinner Table
$432,933See Part IV
Community Dinner Table
$430,728See Part IV
The Salvation Army Boise
$429,446See Part IV
The Salvation Army Caldwell
$426,003See Part IV
Good News Food Pantry
$413,345See Part IV
El Ada CAP Garden City
$404,825See Part IV
The Salvation Army Caldwell
$400,492See Part IV
El Ada CAP Mountain Home
$389,300See Part IV
Seventh Day Adventist Nampa
$385,941See Part IV
Seventh Day Adventist Nampa
$374,332See Part IV
