How to apply
See website at www.bewsfoundation.org Contact: Derek Pica, 1140 S Allante Ave, Boise, Id, 2083364144 Deadlines: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org Restrictions: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State University FoundationBoise, ID | Stadium expansion | $200K |
| Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund | $175K |
| Friends of Zoo BoiseBoise, ID | Education center | $100K |
| College of IdahoCaldwell, ID | Scholarship | $75K |
| The Idaho FoodbankBoise, ID | School pantry program | $35K |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | General operations | $30K |
| Children's Museum of IdahoMeridian, ID | General operations | $25K |
| Meridian Food BankMeridian, ID | General operations | $25K |
| Treasure Valley YMCABoise, ID | Caldwell ymca | $25K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western TvOntario, OR | Capital campaign | $20K |
| Jesse TreeBoise, ID | Emergency rental assistance | $20K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sw IdBoise, ID | Youth mentoring | $15K |
| Boise PhilharmonicBoise, ID | K-12 music education program | $15K |
| Ride for JoyCaldwell, ID | General operations | $15K |
| St Johns Food BankBoise, ID | General operations | $15K |
| Boise Public Schools FoundationBoise, ID | Student aid fund for emergencies | $10K |
| Discovery Center of IdahoBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Faces of HopeBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Family Advocate ProgramBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Family Justice CenterNampa, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Genesis Community HealthGarden City, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Good Samaritan LeagueBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Idaho Botanical GardensBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Learning Lab IncBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| St Alphonsus Rmc AuxiliaryBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Treasure Valley Habitat for HumanitBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Women's & Children's AllianceBoise, ID | General operations | $10K |
| Girl Scouts of Silver Sage CouncilBoise, ID | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Girls on the RunGarden City, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Idaho Diaper BankMeridian, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Idaho Wildlife FederationBoise, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Log Cabin Literary CenterBoise, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mountain Home Military AffairsMountain Home Afb, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| West Ada Education FoundationMeridian, ID | Myls and college fair | $5,000 |
By state: Idaho 32 · Ohio 1 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Bews Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Twin Falls, Idaho, administered in care of Larry D Braga, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bews Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See website at www.bewsfoundation.org Deadlines: See website at www.bewsfoundation.org.
How much does Bews Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $948K across 34 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Bews Foundation give?
Idaho (32 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Grace Smith Keveren and Kenneth a Keveren Foundation Incsince 1978 | Twin Falls, ID | $60K13 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.3M |
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