Private foundation · EIN 91-2169139 · Ketchum, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Elaine French Family 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: 6 grants paid, $260K total, median $40K. 67% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$260K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in ID
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted giving.$75K
Advocates for the WestBoise, IDUnrestricted giving for $30K. $25K for restricted giving to their work on rolling back oil drilling on public lands.$55K
Idaho Conservation LeagueBoise, IDUnrestricted giving.$55K
Wood River Land TrustHailey, IDHailey Hot Springs Ranch Acquisition$25K
The Nature Conservancy of IdahoHailey, IDMatching grant for boring insect control on Silver Creek preserve.$25K
Lcv Education FundWashington, DCUnrestricted giving.$25K

By state: Idaho 4 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

John and Elaine French Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ketchum, Idaho, administered in care of John K French, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 John and Elaine French Family 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 and Elaine French Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $260K across 6 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does John and Elaine French Family Foundation give?

Idaho (4 grants), California (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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