Idaho Power Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Idaho Power Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $679,200 in 110 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$679,200
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,300 the year before.
83% 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 | $396,850 | 82 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $260,300 | 78 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $679,200 | 110 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mandy Kendall 1221 W Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 388-2468, mkendall@idahopower.com |
| What to submit | Applications will be furnished upon request |
| Restrictions | Awards are granted to health & human services, culture & arts, and civic & community needs in southern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. |
What Idaho Power Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 96 | $613,000 |
| Oregon | 11 | $59,700 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Boise Corps | Project share | $100,000 |
| Washington County Fair Educational Fund | Barn addition | $40,000 |
| Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation | Cap campaign | $25,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Cap campaign | $20,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Friends of Idaho Public Television Inc | Festival | $20,000 |
| Idaho Governors Cup Scholarship Fund Inc | Gold sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Treasure Valley Family YMCA | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Cap campaign | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Ballet Idaho Inc | Cap campaign | $15,000 |
| Log Cabin for Literacy Center Inc | Capital campaign | $12,500 |
| City of Boise | Shift capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Garden Inc | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Idaho Veterans Network Corporation | Cap campaign | $10,000 |
| Intermountain Bird Observatory | One time contribuion | $10,000 |
| Salmon Hockey Association Inc | Cap campaign | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Health Foundation | Kid for a night | $7,500 |
| St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc | Festival of trees | $7,500 |
| Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association Inc | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Bingham Memorial Hospital | Cap campaign | $5,000 |
| Boise Public Schools Education Foundation Inc | Sponsorship s.a.f.e. | $5,000 |
| Discovery Center of Idaho Inc | Access program | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Inc | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts Inc | 2025 conference | $5,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Garden Inc | Winter garden aglow | $5,000 |
| Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Idaho Community Foundation Inc | Idaho gives | $5,000 |
| Inland NW Heroes Inc | Patriots | $5,000 |
| Lauren Edison Dance Incorporated | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Neighborworks Boise | Rake up boise/paint the town | $5,000 |
| Owyhee County Historical Society Inc | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| The Peregine Fund | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| United Way of Treasure Valley Inc | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Engineering design expo | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Ui college of engineering | $5,000 |
| Watering Hole Community Center | Cap campaign | $5,000 |
| Canyon County Festival of Trees Inc | 2025 festival of trees | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho Inc | Sporting clay tournament | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian R Buckham
- Eugene W Marchioro
- Cheryl Thompson
- Adam Richins
- Lisa Grow
Questions people ask
Does Idaho Power Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Idaho Power Foundation Inc give?
$679,200 in tax year 2025, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Idaho Power Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian R Buckham (President), Eugene W Marchioro (Treasurer), Cheryl Thompson (Secretary) and Adam Richins (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Idaho Power Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.