Private foundation · EIN 90-0996760 · Caldwell, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ray & Lola Pershall 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, $154K total, median $39K. 50% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$154K
Median grant
$39K
Stays in ID
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossWashington, DCCharitable$39K
Caldwell United Methodist ChurchCaldwell, IDCharitable$39K
Childrens Home Society of IdahoBoise, IDCharitable$39K
Salvation ArmyRancho Palos Verdes, CACharitable$39K

By state: Idaho 2 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Ray & Lola Pershall Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Caldwell, Idaho, administered in care of Mark J Flitton, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Ray & Lola Pershall 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 Ray & Lola Pershall Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $154K across 4 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Ray & Lola Pershall Foundation give?

Idaho (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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