Latah County Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Latah County Community Foundation is a private foundation in Moscow, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,330 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $850 and the largest $6,495. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,330
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$850
- Largest grant$6,495
- Assets$816,550
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,740 the year before.
91% 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 | $78,410 | 21 | $706,964 |
| 2024 | $86,740 | 28 | $727,273 |
| 2025 | $30,330 | 18 | $816,550 |
How to apply
| Contact | Board of Directors PO Box 9049, Moscow, ID 83843 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 301-4871 |
| What to submit | All grant applications must include the following information:1. Signed Grant Application Summary Form.2. A Proposal Narrative as outlined in the application information.3. All attachments as outlined in the application information.4. The grant application shall be limited to four (4) pages plus your current IRS determination letter and the one-page budget.5. All applications must be submitted electronically to our website. Electronic submissions must be in the form of .pdf files containing the above information. 6. In addition to the electronic application, one (1) printed copy must be mailed to our Post Office address. The printed copy must also meet the above requirements. |
| Deadlines | April 20 and October 19 Yearly |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a public charity with current, active tax-exempt status, including school districts and municipalities or be a public entity under IRS Code Section 170 or 2055. Application may not come from citizens for a charity, but must come from the charity itself. Applications from unincorporated groups and associations will be considered only if another tax-exempt charitable group is willing to serve as their sponsor. The Foundation does not make grants for: on-going support (including wages or salaries), fees for consultants, debt retirement, direct lobbying activities, endowments,individuals, private or parochial education, sectarian religious purposes, or research. The Foundation does not pay direct or indirect overhead, or facilities and administration costs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Latah County Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 18 | $30,330 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Genesee School District | Purchase five HSL 8-inch LCD microscopes and accessories for use in the middle school science lab. | $6,495 |
| CHAS Health Foundation | Assist low income patients with limited or no health insurance coverage experiencing financial hardship paying for health related expenses critical to their care. | $3,000 |
| Troy Volunteer Fire Ambulance | Help replace 20-year old ambulance and general vehicle and equipment maintenance. | $3,000 |
| University of Idaho Latah County Ex | Purchase surplus produce for donation to Latah County food pantries. | $3,000 |
| Family Promise of the Palouse Inc | Provide holistic services to families including needs assessment, goal setting, financial planning,employment searches and housing. | $2,700 |
| Individual | Support purchase of cabinets used for art supplies and a sink for washing brushes and art supplies. | $2,700 |
| Moscow School District 281 | General administrative and mission specific financial support. | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,500 | |
| Individual | Provid rount-trip transportation 30 athletes to attend the 2025 Summer Games in Nampa, ID. | $1,000 |
| Potlatch Food Bank | Provide food for the food bank | $700 |
| Troy Food Bank | Food for low-income people. | $700 |
| Deary Food Bank | Purchase food for the food bank. | $700 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Pay for five volunteer facility users to attend CPR and AED training and directional and emergency procedure signage areas used by outside entities. | $690 |
| Moscow Food Bank | Food for low-income people. | $615 |
| Individual | General administrative and mission specific financial support. | $615 |
| Individual | Rental assistance to prevent evictions and homelessness for poor residents in Latah County. | $500 |
| Individual | Purchase DJI Osmo Action Camera and tripod. | $300 |
| Individual | General administrative and mission specific financial support. | $115 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristy Meyer
- Christine Gilmore
- Cathy Blood
- Tom Campbell
- Ann Norton
- Heidi Heath
- Ryan Poler
- Mary Silvernale-Shook
- Shannon Richards
- Misty Curry
- Cliff Swanson
- Jenny Ford
Questions people ask
Does Latah County Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 20 and October 19 Yearly.
How much does Latah County Community Foundation give?
$30,330 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $850.
Who runs Latah County Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristy Meyer (Director), Christine Gilmore (Director), Cathy Blood (Director) and Tom Campbell (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Latah County Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.