Private foundation · EIN 82-4641414 · Ketchum, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Confluence Institute 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: 9 grants paid, $727K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$727K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ID
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation for Community DevelopmentKetchum, IDEast africa community development$552K
Advocates for the WestBoise, IDPublic interest environmental law firm$120K
The Hunger CoalitionBellevue, IDAddress food insecurity$15K
High Desert College CollaborativeKetchum, IDEnhance education opportunities for youth$15K
The HubMeridian, IDCommunity development$5,000
Far WiseHailey, IDYouth education$5,000
Arch Community HousingKetchum, IDCreat a sustainable year-round community$5,000
Blaine County Education FoundationHailey, IDEnhance education opportunities for youth$5,000
Idaho Rivers UnitedBoise, IDEnvironmental conservation$5,000

About this foundation

Confluence Institute Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Ketchum, Idaho, administered in care of Laurence J Lucas, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Confluence Institute 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 Confluence Institute Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $727K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Confluence Institute Inc give?

Idaho (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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