Foundations that fund organizations in Garden Valley, Idaho
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Garden Valley nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $53K to Garden Valley organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Garden Valley around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Idaho; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Garden Valley
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in ID
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Garden Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love Ranch Charitable Trust | Melba, ID | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Support youth development |
| Grasslans Charitable Foundation | Causey, NM | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Prairie grouse conservation |
| Four J Foundation | Boise, ID | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. |
| Sun Shine on You Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Sports |
| Mountain America Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To promote health, independence and well being in the Garde… |
| Howell Family Foundation | Boise, ID | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Garden Valley, Idaho?
Love Ranch Charitable Trust, Grasslans Charitable Foundation, Four J Foundation, Sun Shine on You Foundation, Mountain America Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Garden Valley 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 Garden Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.