Foundations that fund organizations in Orofino, Idaho
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Orofino nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $424K to Orofino organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Orofino around $2,700. 2 of these funders are based in Idaho; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Orofino
- $424K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,700
- Based in ID
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Orofino 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 mobile 3d mammography unit |
| Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation | Coeur Dalene, ID | 2 | $13K | $6,606 | Yes | operating funds; Emergency medical equipment |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 2 | $5,400 | $2,700 | Yes | Orofino Community Pool Design; Annual Food Pantry Donation |
| Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc | Meridian, ID | 2 | $4,924 | $2,462 | Preselected only | Grantees purpose of all grant funding from the foundation i…; Mayor's walking challenge |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Orofino, Idaho?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation, The Avista Foundation, Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Orofino 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 Orofino. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.