Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McCall, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $480,050. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$480,050
- Assets$123 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.1 million the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.8 million | 123 | $92.5 million |
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 124 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 85 | $123 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Bettis Lmcfidahomsncom PO Box 69, McCall, ID 83638 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 344-2666 |
| What to submit | Online application link available at www.lauramoorecunningham.org/grants. |
| Deadlines | March 31 |
| Restrictions | Generally Idaho institutions related to education, health care, or social services. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 80 | $4.7 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,037 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $480,050 |
| Boise State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $360,025 |
| Idaho State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $360,025 |
| University of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $360,025 |
| Idaho Community Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | For caldwell night rodeo foundation for stadium improvements | $350,039 |
| Northwest Nazarene University FDTN - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $340,037 |
| Idaho Public Television | Idaho programming and 60th anniversary | $310,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Cwi student center, scholarships | $224,328 |
| Discovery Center of Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Science museum renovation | $200,003 |
| Lewis & Clark State College - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $135,028 |
| College of Southern Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $100,037 |
| North Idaho College Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $100,037 |
| Treasure Valley Community College - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $100,037 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Nursing building | $100,024 |
| Treasure Valley Family YMCA - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Capital campaign | $100,024 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Medical education building | $100,024 |
| Chrysalis Women's Transitional Living Inc | Transitional housing and programs | $75,000 |
| Idaho Zoological Society DBA Friends of Zoo Boise | Educational building | $75,000 |
| Bishop Kelly High School FDTN Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $50,043 |
| Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce | Veteran housing and high school partnership | $50,000 |
| Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center Inc | Crisis response and counseling | $50,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Educational youth programming | $50,000 |
| College of Eastern Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Scholarships | $40,025 |
| Boise Rescue Mission DBA Boise Rescue Mission Ministries | Homeless shelter services | $35,000 |
| Idaho Regional Robotics Inc | Support robotics competition | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon | Community health literacy program | $25,000 |
| BHM Inc DBA Bingham Healthcare | Xray equipment | $25,000 |
| Boise Art Museum Inc | Artreach program | $25,000 |
| Boise Contemporary Theater | Theater renovation | $25,000 |
| Cascade Medical Center | Oxygen and suction systems | $25,000 |
| Recreation Foundation of Elmore County Inc | Aquatic center locker room | $25,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic Association Inc | Youth education programs | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Home | Security system upgrades | $20,000 |
| Jesse Tree | Emergency rental assistance | $20,000 |
| One Refugee | Tuition and laptop support | $20,000 |
| Ride for Joy | Equine therapy | $20,000 |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Reach out and read program | $20,000 |
| Southwest District Health | Early literacy programming | $20,000 |
| Bonner Homeless Transitions | Flooring | $18,000 |
| Breaking Chains Academy of Development | Youth development programming | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Bettis
- Janelle Wise
- Hollis Brookover
Questions people ask
Does Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31.
How much does Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Bettis (President), Janelle Wise (Vice President/Treasurer) and Hollis Brookover (Secretary).
What does Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.