Private foundation · EIN 95-3863839 · Hayden, Idaho

Emelco 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: 21 grants paid, $333K total, median $16K. 14% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$333K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in ID
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Union Gospel Mission of SpokaneSpokane, WA$8,000 Christmas dinner, $8,000 UGM staff training, $7,000 remodel of men's Aftercare apartment$23K
Lutherhaven MinistriesCoeur Dalene, IDNew sound system for Camp Lutherhaven chapel$21K
Feast CollectiveSpokane, WATable Time Community Resource Navigation Program$21K
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COProtect and stabilize highly vulnerable children in Haiti$21K
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, ID$15,500 for Borescope Replacement Fund and $4,500 for Kalimantan Medevac Fund$20K
Opportunity InternationalCarol Stream, ILEducation finance in Ghana$20K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCMobile medical & dental units in Ukraine$20K
World VisionSeattle, WAMalawi Economic Empowerment Program$20K
Au Sable Institute of Environmental StudiesMancelona, MI$10,000 towards capital improvements and $8,000 for student scholarships$18K
Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WAOperating costs toward staff positions$16K
Love Inc Kootenai CountyCoeur Dalene, IDOperating costs for the Connection Center & Resource Hub$16K
Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara, CAEmelco Foundation Endowed Scholarship$16K
Restavek Freedom FoundationCincinnati, OHChild Advocacy Program$16K
Zoe InternationalSanta Clarita, CAOne year supply of rice for Zoe staff and the children in Zoe's care$15K
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXAfrica Mercy II Capital Campaign$15K
Water for GoodBentonville, ARConstruction of 3 waterpoints for the Varin project in Cambodia$10K
Hagar USACharlotte, NCSurvivor Education and Reintegration-Pathways to Independence$10K
Impact Campus Ministries IncMishawaka, NCFunding for equitable staff compensation and hiring practices$10K
Big TableSpokane, WALeadership development and training for directors and operations directors$9,000
Intervention Center for Early ChildhoodIrvine, CAFeeding Therapy Kitchen Appliances & Equipment$8,000
Redeeming BabelSan Jose, CAGood Faith Podcast - Climate Series$8,000

By state: Washington 5 · Idaho 3 · California 4 · North Carolina 3 · Colorado 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Emelco Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hayden, Idaho, administered in care of Julie Johnson, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Emelco 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 Emelco Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $333K across 21 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Emelco Foundation give?

Washington (5 grants), Idaho (3 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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