Leonard H McIntosh Foundation
Accepts applications
Leonard H McIntosh Foundation is a private foundation in Ketchum, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,281 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$129,281
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,606 the year before.
36% 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 | $88,281 | 12 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $78,606 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $129,281 | 14 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clifton H McIntosh PO Box 2320, Ketchum, ID 83340 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (831) 760-0391 |
| What to submit | Written request to president stating the amount of funds requested, what the funds will be utilized for, and over what time period the funds will be needed. Also provide a copy of the organization's exemption letter. |
What Leonard H McIntosh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 9 | $95,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Community Housing Trust | Housing affordability initiatives | $25,000 |
| Project Big Wood | Restoring and preserving id rivers | $22,500 |
| Trout Unlimited | Water conservation and protection | $20,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Protect and sustain landscapes | $20,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Community support for needy families | $7,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Feeding vulnerable families | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Wood River Valley | End-of-life care and bereavement | $5,000 |
| Spur | Bay area civic planning | $5,000 |
| The Salmonfly Project | Aquatic insect conservation | $5,000 |
| Mountain Humane | Animal shelter and veterinary | $5,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Youth recreation | $3,000 |
| Hawken School | Education assistance | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Youth snowsport programs | $2,500 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation | Scholarship grants | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifton H McIntosh
- Pamela C McIntosh
- Steven F Petersen
- Leonard H McIntosh
Questions people ask
Does Leonard H McIntosh Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Leonard H McIntosh Foundation give?
$129,281 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leonard H McIntosh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clifton H McIntosh (President), Pamela C McIntosh (Vice Preside), Steven F Petersen (Secretary-Tr) and Leonard H McIntosh (Director).
What does Leonard H McIntosh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and education.