Private foundation · EIN 82-0515935 · Boise, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John B and Joan H Carley 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $185K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$185K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in ID
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bishop Kelly FoundationBoise, IDCharitable contribution$154K
Ballet IdahoBoise, IDCharitable contribution$20K
Roman Catholic Diocese of BoiseBoise, IDCharitable donation$10K
St Johns FoodbankBoise, IDSupport$1,000

About this foundation

John B and Joan H Carley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boise, Idaho, administered in care of Christopher S Carley Pres, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does John B and Joan H Carley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 John B and Joan H Carley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 4 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does John B and Joan H Carley Foundation give?

Idaho (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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