Foundations that fund organizations in Ponderay, Idaho
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ponderay nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $163K to Ponderay organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ponderay around $9,000. 4 of these funders are based in Idaho; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ponderay
- $163K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in ID
- 31%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ponderay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Family Foundation | Fremont, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Humanity |
| Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc | Sandpoint, ID | 2 | $38K | $19K | Preselected only | To support services provided to the homeless of bonner coun…; To create and implement an education at-risk intervention p… |
| Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc | Meridian, ID | 2 | $21K | $11K | Preselected only | Reimbursement for travel to cha; Mayor's walking challenge |
| The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Pet-Inclusive Housing Support |
| The Nextgen Foundation Charitable Trust | Emigrant, MT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Cable Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| Blue Skies Foundation Inc | Sandpoint, ID | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Sonshine at Knight Foundation | Flint, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Enhance the lives of animals |
| Paul and Lea Levine Foundation | Coronado, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Don't Be a Jerk | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $1,908 | $1,908 | Yes | Assisting those living in the shadow of the mountain. youth… |
| Roth Family Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
| Martin Djos Family Foundation | Hailey, ID | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
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 Ponderay, Idaho?
Thomas Family Foundation, Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc, Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc, The Michelson Found Animals Foundation Inc, The Nextgen Foundation Charitable Trust and 8 others reported grants to Ponderay 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 Ponderay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.