How to apply
Online application link available at www.lauramoorecunningham.org/grants. Contact: Laura Bettis Lmcfidahomsncom, Po Box 69, McCall, Id, 2083442666 Deadlines: MARCH 31 Restrictions: Generally idaho institutions related to education, health care, or social services.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 85 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationCaldwell, ID | Scholarships | $480K |
| Boise State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID | Scholarships | $360K |
| Idaho State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationPocatello, ID | Scholarships | $360K |
| University of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationMoscow, ID | Scholarships | $360K |
| Idaho Community Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID | For caldwell night rodeo foundation for stadium improvements | $350K |
| Northwest Nazarene University Fdtn - See Addendum for Add'l InformationNampa, ID | Scholarships | $340K |
| Idaho Public TelevisionBoise, ID | Idaho programming and 60th anniversary | $310K |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationNampa, ID | Cwi student center, scholarships | $224K |
| Discovery Center of Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID | Science museum renovation | $200K |
| Lewis & Clark State College - See Addendum for Add'l InformationLewiston, ID | Scholarships | $135K |
| College of Southern Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l InformationTwin Falls, ID | Scholarships | $100K |
| North Idaho College Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationCoeur Dalene, ID | Scholarships | $100K |
| Treasure Valley Community College - See Addendum for Add'l InformationOntario, OR | Scholarships | $100K |
| Northwest Nazarene University Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationNampa, ID | Nursing building | $100K |
| Treasure Valley Family YMCA - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID | Capital campaign | $100K |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationMoscow, ID | Medical education building | $100K |
| Chrysalis Women's Transitional Living IncBoise, ID | Transitional housing and programs | $75K |
| Idaho Zoological Society Dba Friends of Zoo BoiseBoise, ID | Educational building | $75K |
| Bishop Kelly High School Fdtn Inc - See Addendum for Add'l InformationBoise, ID | Scholarships | $50K |
| Idaho Veterans Chamber of CommerceBoise, ID | Veteran housing and high school partnership | $50K |
| Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center IncMcCall, ID | Crisis response and counseling | $50K |
| The Peregrine FundBoise, ID | Educational youth programming | $50K |
| College of Eastern Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l InformationIdaho Falls, ID | Scholarships | $40K |
| Boise Rescue Mission Dba Boise Rescue Mission MinistriesBoise, ID | Homeless shelter services | $35K |
| Idaho Regional Robotics IncMeridian, ID | Support robotics competition | $30K |
| American Red Cross of Idaho and East OregonBoise, ID | Community health literacy program | $25K |
| Bhm Inc Dba Bingham HealthcareBlackfoot, ID | Xray equipment | $25K |
| Boise Art Museum IncBoise, ID | Artreach program | $25K |
| Boise Contemporary TheaterBoise, ID | Theater renovation | $25K |
| Cascade Medical CenterCascade, ID | Oxygen and suction systems | $25K |
| Recreation Foundation of Elmore County IncMountain Home, ID | Aquatic center locker room | $25K |
| Boise Philharmonic Association IncBoise, ID | Youth education programs | $20K |
| Good Samaritan HomeBoise, ID | Security system upgrades | $20K |
| Jesse TreeBoise, ID | Emergency rental assistance | $20K |
| One RefugeeSalt Lake City, UT | Tuition and laptop support | $20K |
| Ride for JoyCaldwell, ID | Equine therapy | $20K |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID | Reach out and read program | $20K |
| Southwest District HealthCaldwell, ID | Early literacy programming | $20K |
| Bonner Homeless TransitionsSandpoint, ID | Flooring | $18K |
| Breaking Chains Academy of DevelopmentNampa, ID | Youth development programming | $15K |
| Children's Home Society of Idaho Dba Children's Home Counseling ServicesBoise, ID | Children's counseling | $15K |
| Lutherhaven Ministries IncCoeur Dalene, ID | Silver valley youth programming | $15K |
| NAMI Far North IncSandpoint, ID | Mental health advocacy programs | $15K |
| Reading and Math Inc Dba AmpactMinneapolis, MN | Literacy tutoring | $15K |
| Sheperd's HomeMcCall, ID | General operations | $15K |
| Treasure Valley Habitat for HumanityBoise, ID | Housing materials | $15K |
| Museum of IdahoIdaho Falls, ID | Field trip bussing | $11K |
| Ballet IdahoBoise, ID | Youth education programs | $10K |
| Basque Foundation Inc Dba Jaialdi 2025Boise, ID | Jaialdi 2025 sponsorship | $10K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho Dba BbbsBoise, ID | Youth mentoring program | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Club Nampa (boys & Girls Clubs of Canyon County)Nampa, ID | Clubhouse programming | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County Idaho IncGarden City, ID | Moseley gameroom updates | $10K |
| Cascade School DistrictCascade, ID | School greenhouse | $10K |
| Idaho Shakespeare FestivalBoise, ID | Youth education programs | $10K |
| Inspire Idaho IncBoise, ID | Foster support services | $10K |
| NAMI IdahoBoise, ID | Community based mental health resources | $10K |
| National Forest FoundationMissoula, MT | Youth service corps | $10K |
| Nations United SoccerBoise, ID | Youth soccer program | $10K |
| Opera Idaho IncBoise, ID | Youth education programs | $10K |
| Panhandle Special Needs IncSandpoint, ID | Job training and support | $10K |
By state: Idaho 80 · Oregon 1 · Utah 1 · Minnesota 1 · Montana 1 · Washington 1
About this foundation
Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in McCall, Idaho, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Online application link available at www.lauramoorecunningham.org/grants. Deadlines: MARCH 31.
How much does Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.9M across 85 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc give?
Idaho (80 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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