CHC Foundation
Accepts applications
CHC Foundation is a private foundation in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $834,076 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$834,076
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650,212 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 40 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $650,212 | 41 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $834,076 | 42 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | CHC Foundation Inc PO Box 1644, Idaho Falls, ID 83403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 522-2368 |
| What to submit | Information is available on the website |
| Deadlines | Two granting periods per year in march and august |
| Restrictions | Idaho only |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What CHC Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 42 | $834,076 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho | The art museum of eastern idaho educ | $150,000 |
| Eastern Idaho Community Action Part | Replace existing hvac system. | $110,000 |
| Friends of the Menan Annis Grant Li | Menan annis grant library building p | $72,800 |
| Salmon Hockey Association | Upgrade outdoor ice rink | $50,000 |
| Ririe Senior Citizens | Upgrade hvac system | $32,340 |
| Bingham County Senior Citizen Cente | Purchase of 1 new meals on wheels ve | $32,000 |
| Clayton Area Historical Society | Replace roof | $30,000 |
| Clark County Ambulance | Purchase med-rescue atv with medical | $29,249 |
| Salmon Education Foundation | Last-mile funding on new prek-8 scho | $20,000 |
| Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Associa | Installing artificial turf for tvyla | $20,000 |
| Idaho Falls Youth Hockey Associatio | New equipment and supplies | $18,000 |
| City of Salmon | Renovation of girls' softball field | $15,520 |
| Custer County Commissioners | North custer rodeo grounds tractor | $15,000 |
| Custer Soil and Water Conservation | Challis cemetery irrigation well pro | $15,000 |
| Edgemont Elementary School SD91 | Edgemont elementary playground | $15,000 |
| Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (Ifrm) | Purchase a cargo van for transportin | $15,000 |
| Teton Valley Health Care Foundation | Expanding access to rural surgical c | $15,000 |
| North Fremont Fire District Inc | Operation clear signal | $14,975 |
| Snake River Youth Performing Arts | Snake river youth performing arts ex | $11,878 |
| Bonneville County Sheriff's Office | Therapy dog program | $11,687 |
| Museum of Idaho | Museum of idaho pocket park | $11,000 |
| College of Eastern Idaho Foundation | Improving diagnostic training at cei | $10,000 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation | South fork initiative field vehicle | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Eastern Idaho | Paint exterior of office building. | $10,000 |
| Idaho Falls Youth Hockey Associatio | Ifyha goalie gear for goalie academy | $10,000 |
| Snake River Animal Shelter | A paw-sitive upgrade | $10,000 |
| Idaho Falls Symphony | Board room transformation project | $9,570 |
| Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreati | Purchase shelters. | $7,800 |
| Youth Employment Program Inc | Purchase a cargo trailer with tools | $7,500 |
| Idaho Falls Arts Council | Hardware upgrade for artitorium | $7,000 |
| Rigby High School | Purchase books to fill in library ga | $7,000 |
| Fremont County Historical Society | Replacement of windows at museum | $6,500 |
| Promise Ridge | Bunk bed replacement | $6,500 |
| Teton Valley Collaborative for Earl | Gutters and heat tape project for ga | $6,215 |
| Mountain Bike the Tetons | Purchase equipment to help address b | $5,715 |
| Community Resource Center of Teton | Case management program: capital imp | $3,016 |
| Challis Arts Council | Replace propane furnace with heating | $3,000 |
| Lemhi County Historical Society | Construct a gate in connecting walkw | $3,000 |
| Ballet Etude Academy Inc | Nutcracker costumes for community pe | $2,000 |
| City of Rexburg | Conductor's podium | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret A Leverett
Questions people ask
Does CHC Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Two granting periods per year in march and august.
How much does CHC Foundation give?
$834,076 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs CHC Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret A Leverett (President).
What does CHC Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.