El& BG Lightfoot Foundation
Accepts applications
El& BG Lightfoot Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 120 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $382,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$382,000
- Assets$34.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 126 | $32.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 120 | $34.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | El BG Lightfoot Foundation US Bank 101 S Capital Blvd 1400, Boise, ID 83702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 383-7212 |
| What to submit | Send letter to request application |
| Deadlines | April 15 for scholarships / december 1 for non-scholarship grants |
| Restrictions | Residents of eastern Oregon or southern Idaho, for educational, housing, or environmental purposes |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What El& BG Lightfoot Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 62 | $1.5 million |
| Oregon | 12 | $42,750 |
| Utah | 9 | $35,250 |
| Arizona | 4 | $13,500 |
| Montana | 4 | $13,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $7,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Scholarship | $382,000 |
| University of Idaho | Scholarship | $228,500 |
| College of Idaho | Scholarship | $97,000 |
| Jesse Tree of Idaho Inc | Grant | $60,000 |
| Womens Childrens Alliance | Grant | $54,000 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Scholarship | $53,500 |
| Idaho State University | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Grant | $50,000 |
| Advocates Against Family Violence | Grant | $37,684 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Scholarship | $36,000 |
| Lewis Clark State College | Scholarship | $32,500 |
| American Red Cross | Grant | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Grant | $30,000 |
| Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity | Grant | $25,000 |
| Charitable Assist to Comm Homeless | Grant | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-North Idaho | Grant | $25,000 |
| Family Advocacy Center Education | Grant | $20,000 |
| Family Services Alliance of SE Idah | Grant | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Grant | $20,000 |
| Jannus Inc | Grant | $17,500 |
| College of Western Idaho | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Neigborhood Housing Services Inc | Grant | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Grant | $15,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | Grant | $12,500 |
| La Posada | Grant | $12,000 |
| Idaho Falls Rescue Mission | Grant | $11,000 |
| University of Idaho | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Learning Lab | Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Grant | $9,500 |
| Oregon State University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Boise State University | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Brigham Young University | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Utah State University | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Selway Bitterroot Foundation | Grant | $7,500 |
| Boise State University | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| College of Idaho | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Society of Saint Vincent de Paul | Grant | $7,000 |
| College of Idaho | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- US Bank National Association
- Sydney L Mitchell
- Maureen L Howe
- Aaron Mitchell
- Nicole Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does El& BG Lightfoot Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15 for scholarships / december 1 for non-scholarship grants.
How much does El& BG Lightfoot Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs El& BG Lightfoot Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists US Bank National Association (Trustee), Sydney L Mitchell (Char. Commit), Maureen L Howe (Char. Commit) and Aaron Mitchell (Char. Commit) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does El& BG Lightfoot Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and housing and homelessness.