Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation is a private foundation in Wallace, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,033 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $48,821. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$204,033
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$48,821
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,355 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,590 | 25 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $146,355 | 31 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $204,033 | 39 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Magnuson PO Box 1089, Wallace, ID 83873 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 556-3888 |
| What to submit | Application received from above |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to organizations in or benefiting the city of wallace, Idaho |
What Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 29 | $178,372 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,518 |
| Montana | 3 | $8,362 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,656 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,850 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,850 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $175 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho | Scholarships | $48,821 |
| Wallace School District | Educational support and equipment | $34,000 |
| Lewis Clark State College | Scholarships | $27,998 |
| Wallace Elks Lodge 331 | Maintenance | $15,000 |
| Yakima Valley College | Scholarship | $7,862 |
| Boise State University | Scholarships | $5,712 |
| Wallace Chamber of Commerce | Visitor center maintenance | $4,800 |
| Montana State University | Scholarships | $4,556 |
| Idaho State University | Scholarship | $4,506 |
| Wallace Food Bank | Food for the needy | $4,000 |
| Silver Valley Youth Sports Inc | Youth sports | $4,000 |
| North Idaho College | Scholarships | $3,460 |
| Ski Wallace Inc | Community activities | $3,000 |
| Emerson College | Scholarship | $2,656 |
| Walla Walla Community College | Scholarship | $2,656 |
| City of Wallace | Swimming pool operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | Community support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education | $2,000 |
| Missoula Childrens Theater | Arts | $2,000 |
| Slippery Gulch Association | Community activities | $2,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Scholarship | $1,850 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State Univers | Scholarship | $1,850 |
| University of Montana | Scholarship | $1,806 |
| Individual | Arts | $1,500 |
| Wallace Christmas Fund | Assistance for the needy | $1,500 |
| Wallace Flower Project | Arts | $1,500 |
| Shoshone County Fire Prevention Coo | Fire prevention/education | $1,500 |
| Individual | Arts | $1,500 |
| College of Idaho | Scholarship | $1,075 |
| Nine Mile Cemetery Assoc Inc | Cemetery maintenance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Museum operations | $1,000 |
| Northern Pacific Depot Foundation | Exhibit update | $1,000 |
| Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorne | Internship | $1,000 |
| Osburn Police Department | Community support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $500 |
| Individual | Support | $500 |
| Friends of Osburn Library | Library support | $300 |
| Wallace Gyro Club | Childrens carnival | $200 |
| Southwestern College | Scholarship | $175 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Branstetter
- Dick Vester
- Julie Magnuson
- Jenniffer Carrico
- Marilyn White
- Chris Lund
- Kathy Zanetti
- Bill Mooney
Questions people ask
Does Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation give?
$204,033 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Branstetter (President), Dick Vester (Vice President), Julie Magnuson (Secretary/Treas) and Jenniffer Carrico (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Frank A Morbeck Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.