Private foundation · EIN 20-3751438 · Sandpoint, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Equinox Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $671K total, median $240K. 33% of grants stayed in Idaho. Stated restrictions: Entities within bonner and boundary counties in idaho

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$671K
Median grant
$240K
Stays in ID
33%
of grants
Deadline
See below
By april each year
Assets
$5.1M

How to apply

Grant requests for one year periods will be accepted. See www.innovia.org for more information on grant programs or call molly sanchez at 509-624-2606. Contact: Innovia Fdn, 618 W Riverside, Spokane, Wa, 5096242606 Deadlines: By april each year Restrictions: Entities within bonner and boundary counties in idaho

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Innovia FoundationSpokane, WAProgram support$414K
Kaniksu Land TrustSandpoint, IDProgram support$240K
Innovia FoundationSpokane, WAProgram support$17K

By state: Washington 2 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Equinox Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sandpoint, Idaho, administered in care of Joyce R Fenton, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Equinox Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Equinox Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $671K across 3 grants, a median of $240K.

Where does Equinox Foundation Inc give?

Washington (2 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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