Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Meridian, Idaho
19 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, holding $208M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 2 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Healthsince 2003 | $4.1M282 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $81M |
| Vande Steeg Foundation Incsince 2020 | $1.7M46 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $30M |
| The Gibney Family Foundation Incsince 1992 | $1.3M87 grants · 2025 | $5,500 | Preselected only | $35M |
| Arvy Foundation Incsince 2021 | $967K26 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $9.2M |
| Martin and Shirley Burns Family Foundationsince 2018 | $545K16 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Power Foundation Incsince 2015 | $304K47 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.7M |
| Klein and Cole Family Foundationsince 2017 | $210K2 grants · 2025 | $105K | Preselected only | $3.1M |
| Bonnie and John Jackson Foundationsince 2018 | $183K29 grants · 2024 | $2,926 | Preselected only | $3.6M |
| Rural Idaho and Mountain West Primary Care Fund Incsince 2020 | $153K6 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Yal Foundation Incsince 2022 | $151K1 grants · 2024 | $151K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
| Abigail and Jonathan Fink Family Foundation Incsince 2020 | $106K3 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Shawshank Foundationsince 2021 | $100K1 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Barlow a Elton Foundationsince 2021 | $96K1 grants · 2024 | $96K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Chaime Foundationsince 2020 | $87K7 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $3.1M |
| International Humanitarian Fund in Honor of Mihajlo Labalo andsince 2010 | $62K12 grants · 2025 | $3,250 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Ame Family Foundationsince 2021 | $9,9005 grants · 2024 | $1,800 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Mdekfse Family Foundationsince 2009 | — | — | Preselected only | $3.7M |
| Mountain States Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Ressince 2021 | — | — | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Arnold H Stubblefield Foundation Incsince 2024 | — | — | Preselected only | $1.2M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Idaho
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Idaho Commission on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateIdaho Commission on the Arts | Idaho Commission on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Idaho Humanities Council — Humanities GrantsStateIdaho Humanities Council | Idaho Humanities Council | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Meridian, Idaho?
Our directory lists 19 private grantmaking foundations in Meridian, Idaho with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $208M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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