Private foundation · EIN 81-0964874 · Eagle, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Melvin Huter Charitable Trust

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: 18 grants paid, $75K total, median $2,500. 94% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$75K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in ID
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meals on WheelsBoise, IDMeals for seniors$10K
Jesse TreeBoise, IDRent assistance$10K
Idaho FoodbankMeridian, IDFood pantries$10K
Elks Rehab HospitalBoise, IDPatient rehabilitation$5,000
Boise Va HospitalBoise, IDVeteran medical services$5,000
Valley Womens & Children ShelterNampa, IDHomeless shelter$5,000
Womens & Children AllianceBoise, IDWomen & children assistance$5,000
Advocates Against Family ViolenceCaldwell, IDDomestic violence support$5,000
Ronald McDonald HouseBoise, IDChild illness assistance$2,500
St Vincent Food PantryBoise, IDFood pantries$2,500
Nampa Community Family ShelterNampa, IDShelter$2,500
Assistance League of BoiseGarden City, IDEducation assistance$2,500
Salvation ArmyBoise, IDFood pantry and clothing$2,500
Nampa Family Justice CenterNampa, IDAbuse victim aid$2,500
American LegionIndianapolis, INVeteran services$2,000
Elks LodgeNampa, IDCommunity services$1,000
Nampa Schools FoundationNampa, IDFunds for schools$1,000
Boys & Girls Club NampaNampa, IDYouth aid$1,000

By state: Idaho 17 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Melvin Huter Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Eagle, Idaho, administered in care of Michael Huter, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Melvin Huter Charitable Trust 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 Melvin Huter Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $75K across 18 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Melvin Huter Charitable Trust give?

Idaho (17 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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