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Giving Trends in Idaho
While Idaho has a small population, its philanthropic sector is ramping up. Wealth derives from diverse industries in Idaho, including agriculture, tech, natural resources, and tourism. In recent years, more than 1,000 grantmakers have collectively given over $200 million annually in grants for Idaho, according to Candid data.
Idaho grants tend to focus on education and human services, followed by economic and community development, the environment, and sports and recreation. The latter funding priorities reflect the importance of the state’s vast natural landscapes to funders. Idaho grantmakers come together with funders from nearby states through the regional network Philanthropy Northwest.
Grants for Idaho come from a mix of private and family foundations, corporate funders, health conversion foundations, and community foundations. Top funders of Idaho grants include the J. A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, Micron Technology Foundation, Idaho Community Foundation, Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, Greg Carr Foundation, St. Luke's Health System,Kissler Family Foundation,Simplot Company Foundation,United Way of Treasure Valley, Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Nagel Foundation, Melaleuca Foundation, and Whittenberger Foundation.
Foundations in Idaho
J.A. AND KATHRYN ALBERTSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
This funder mostly supports education causes within the state of Idaho. Some local community groups in Idaho receive support as well. Unsolicited grant requests are not accepted.
OLIVE SMITH BROWNING CHARITABLE TRUST
The Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust supports arts and culture, education, environment, animals, health, human services, public/society benefit and religion in Idaho.
CHC FOUNDATION
This funder supports the arts, science, education, social services, environment, culture, and community needs in 10 counties of Eastern Idaho. Grants are awarded in the spring and fall of each year.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TETON VALLEY
This community funder supports activities in Teton County, Idaho, and Alta, Wyoming, in a variety of areas. Unsolicited applications are accepted in two competitive grant cycles per year.
IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
This funder supports a wide range of causes throughout all 44 counties of Idaho. Grants are awarded up to $5,000 and applications are accepted during select months by region.
INTERMOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES PETROGLYPH ENERGY FOUNDATION
This corporate funder supports Southern Idaho nonprofits in the areas of health and human services, education, civic and community causes, and arts and culture.
MICRON FOUNDATION
This Boise-based corporate funder supports STEM education at the high school and university levels. It also supports community causes around Boise related to education, health, and the arts.
LAURA MOORE CUNNINGHAM FOUNDATION
This family funder supports a wide range of Idaho nonprofits and prioritizes rural healthcare, education, and underserved communities. Letters of inquiry are accepted once per year.
MORRISON KNUDSEN FOUNDATION
This corporate funder supports individuals in the Boise, Idaho, community with funding for basic needs. It also supports nonprofits in Treasure Valley in the areas of health and human services, civic and community, education, and culture and arts.
NAGEL FOUNDATION
This funder supports Southwest Idaho nonprofits in the areas of basic needs, education, and youth.
PRIDE FOUNDATION
The Pride Foundation is the only LGBTQ+ community foundation in the Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It is an expansive organization deeply dedicated to the LGBTQ+ across various grants and initiatives, both organization-wide and at the individual state level.
ROZELLA NOTTINGHAM TRUST
The Rozella Nottingham Trust supports the elderly, health and human services in Idaho.
TETON SPRINGS FOUNDATION
Formed by area resort owners and developers, TSF supports arts and culture, education, health and human services, sports and recreation, the environment and natural resource conservation. Only groups serving Teton Valley, Idaho, are considered.
WHITTENBERGER FOUNDATION
This funder supports Southwest Idaho nonprofits that serve children and youth in a wide variety of ways. Grant applications are accepted once per year.
WOOD RIVER WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
The Wood River Women’s Foundation supports Blaine County, Idaho in the areas of arts, education, environment, health, recreation, and social services.
