Private foundation · EIN 20-7550830 · Nampa, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ida Uta Foundation

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: 14 grants paid, $421K total, median $25K. 86% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$421K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in ID
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
College of Western Idaho FoundationNampa, IDEducational scholarships$100K
The Bogus Basin Recreational AssocBoise, IDSupport outdoor education$50K
Junior AchievementMeridian, IDSupport financial education in local schools$40K
Education Foundation of West AdaBoise, IDSupport educational programs in local district$35K
Family Justice Center FoundationNampa, IDSupport victims of domestic violence$30K
Hope and HomeColorado Springs, COSupport foster home program$30K
Idaho Food BankMeridian, IDSupport food access to underprivileged$30K
Idaho Reptile ZooBoise, IDSupport educational programs and reptile rescue$20K
Upward Inertia IncorporatedBoise, IDSupport wellness programs in local prisons$20K
Idaho Partners for GoodBoise, IDSupport local charities$15K
WcaBoise, IDSupport victims of domestic violence$15K
YMCABoise, IDSupport youth development$15K
American Red CrossWashington, DCSupport the blood supply$11K
Boise Rescue MissionBoise, IDSupport local indigent population$10K

By state: Idaho 12 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Ida Uta Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nampa, Idaho, administered in care of Robert R Laird, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ida Uta Foundation 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 Ida Uta Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $421K across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ida Uta Foundation give?

Idaho (12 grants), Colorado (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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