Foundations that fund organizations in Council, Idaho
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Council nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $421K to Council organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Council around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Idaho; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Council
- $421K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ID
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Council organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | New clinic construction |
| George and Mary Anne McCready Charitable | Council, ID | 2 | $14K | $7,000 | Preselected only | Council music festival; Elderly nutrition |
| Cahouet Family Foundation C/O Bny Mellon Wealth Management | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | For benefit of the community |
| The Children of Light Foundation | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc | Meridian, ID | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Mayor's walking challenge |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Council, Idaho?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, George and Mary Anne McCready Charitable, Cahouet Family Foundation C/O Bny Mellon Wealth Management, The Children of Light Foundation, Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc reported grants to Council organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Council. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.