Private foundation · EIN 30-1202290 · Boise, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Terteling 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: 11 grants paid, $157K total, median $15K. 55% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$157K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in ID
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Discovery Center of IdahoBoise, IDGeneral support grant$17K
Life's KitchenBoise, IDGeneral support grant$15K
Idaho Women for EducationMeridian, IDGeneral support grant$15K
Idaho Botanical GardensBoise, IDGeneral support grant$15K
Montana Natural History CenterMissoula, MTGeneral support grant$15K
Botanic Garden MissoulaMissoula, MTGeneral support grant$15K
Academy of Children's TheatreRichland, WAGeneral support grant$15K
Spark CentralSpokane, WAGeneral support grant$15K
Learning Lab IncGarden City, IDGeneral support grant$15K
CrfmcKennewick, WAGeneral support grant$15K
The Peregrine FundBoise, IDGeneral support grant$5,000

By state: Idaho 6 · Washington 3 · Montana 2

About this foundation

Terteling Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boise, Idaho, administered in care of Te Terteling, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Terteling 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 Terteling Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $157K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Terteling Foundation Inc give?

Idaho (6 grants), Washington (3 grants), Montana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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