A Designated Fund is a simple, meaningful way to support the Idaho nonprofits you care about most. You choose one or more charitable organizations to receive annual grants from your fund, and ICF handles the investment management, compliance, and distributions on your behalf.
Starting a Designated Fund is straightforward. Our Philanthropic Advisors will help you select the organizations you want to support, determine the right fund structure, and handle all the paperwork and administration.
Contact us to schedule a conversation about how a Designated Fund can help you make a lasting difference for the organizations you believe in.
An endowed fund is designed to last forever. Your contributions are invested for long-term growth, and a portion of the earnings is distributed annually to the charities you've selected.
Minimum to establish: $25,000 (can be pledged over five years)
A non-endowed fund gives you more immediate flexibility. Contributions can be distributed over a set period or spent down entirely, making it a good option for donors who want a more direct and time-bound impact.
Minimum to establish: $25,000
Created through the bequest of this former Rexburg resident who cared deeply for the welfare of children, distributions provide annual support for adoption support services.
Created through the bequest of this former Rexburg resident for whom the welfare of children was a primary concern, distributions provide permanent annual income to the Children’s Home Society of Idaho.
This fund was created by Arnold Burgemeister of American Falls in honor of his parents, Albert and Dorothy Burgemeister, to support local and national charities and causes.
Created through the bequest of this long-time Lewiston resident, distributions are designated to purchase books for the Lewiston Public Library.
This Fund was established to forever support the mission of Angels Over Sandpoint, which assists persons in need in Bonner County with support such as but not limited to: rent and utilities; emergency shelter; medical, dental, and behavioral assistance; life transitions; and continuing education.
This Fund was created by the New Plymouth School District #372, through the generosity of the Gordon Collinsworth family to forever support scholarships for students graduating from New Plymouth High School.
As loyal and proud Idaho Falls High School alumni, this fund was created by John and Martha Arrington in memory of Woodrow E. and Marjorie D Arrington to provide post-secondary scholarships for graduating students of Idaho Falls High School planning to major in STEM programs.
This fund was created by Barbara Benedict Brown of Idaho Falls to forever support the Idaho Falls Symphony with their youth performances and educational activities.
Several members of this nonprofit organization created this fund to provide ongoing support for its charitable programs.
Created through the bequest of this long-time Pocatello resident, distributions provide annual support to the South Bannock County Historical Center, Inc., St. John's Episcopal Church in Idaho Falls, and the Idaho Falls Symphony.
The Fund was created by Diane Plastino Graves and Ronald N. Graves to honor her father, Ben J. Plastino, a long-time Idaho journalist and Executive Editor of the Idaho Falls Post Register, by providing scholarship support to high achieving upperclassmen students with journalism majors in the department of Journalism and Mass Media (JAMM) in the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Idaho.
This Fund was created by Mayors of the cities of Aberdeen, Blackfoot, Firth, Shelley and the Chairman of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to support scholarships for students graduating from the seven Bingham County High Schools who have been enrolled in post-secondary educational programs.
This Fund was created by the Blaine County Education Foundation to support its mission, which is to focus on community resources and raise funds for the Blaine County School District, promoting excellence, equitable education and a healthy and sustainable student environment.
Proceeds are used for structural maintenance of the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hailey.
This Fund assures the sustainability of Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, which, since 1942, is one of the most treasured assets in southwestern Idaho.
The Fund was created by the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation to support its mission to focus on the development of the athlete as a whole, and its belief that overall impact of sports goes well beyond the athletic results, instilling sportsmanship, accountability, building character and confidence.
This fund was created by the Boise Baroque Orchestra and key supporters to preserve the longevity, sustainability, and quality of the Boise Baroque Orchestra and the String Quartet.
This Fund was created by the Boise Philharmonic Foundation to forever support the work of the Boise Philharmonic Association, which aims to musically enrich, entertain and educate people through performance of symphonic music of the highest quality.
This Fund was established to forever support the mission of the Bonner Community Food Bank, which assists persons in Bonner County with emergency non-medical resources in a time of personal crisis.
Created through the bequest of long-time Bonner County resident Harp F. Turnbull, distributions will be made to Bonner County to be used exclusively for the public purpose of the development and/or maintenance of roads and bridges in Bonner County.
Annual distributions from the Fund will be granted to American Falls High School to award scholarships to students pursuing degrees or certificates in STEM-related fields.
This Fund was created by the Caldwell United Methodist Church for the purpose of supporting its annual scholarship awards.
The Fund was created to nurture the next generation of innovative theater makers at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival by providing essential support for their artistic development. It will offer emerging artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant community of the Idaho Shakespeare Company, facilitating housing, travel, and a per diem to ensure their full engagement in the creative process. By granting access to organizational resources, mentorship, and collaborative experiences, the Fellowship aims to empower fellows to hone their craft, expand their artistic vision, and contribute meaningfully to the theater landscape. Through this initiative, we seek to cultivate a diverse and dynamic group of theater makers who will inspire and elevate the art form for years to come.
The Fund was created to honor youth that give to the community and better themselves through a scholarship that will be administered through the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County with preference given to students going into the medical field.
This Fund was established to support charitable and educational service projects of the Coeur d'Alene Rotary for the betterment of the community.
This Fund was established to forever support the mission of Community Assistance League, Inc. of Sandpoint, to benefit the citizens of Bonner County by helping to fund arts, educational projects, and services for the needy.
This Fund was created to forever support the well-being of Blaine County seniors.
This Fund was created by Barbara Dargatz of Hailey to support local charities and causes.
This Fund was created by David and Laurie Wall to help ensure a legacy of excellence in mathematics, science and technology education for the students of Bonner County.
This Fund was established through a bequest by Dean and Gay Welch to forever support the Emmett Public School Foundation.
Created through a gift of land in Idaho County, proceeds from the sale of the land will be used to create a fund to benefit two Grangeville nonprofit organizations.
Created by Laverne P. Winn to ensure the long term support of classical music programming on Boise State Radio.
This Fund was created by Dick Metz of Sun Valley to forever support high school graduates from Wood River High School and Silver Creek High School in Idaho, as well as Laguna Beach High School (California).
The Fund was created by Donald W. Jacklin to support history education in Kootenai County.
Annual distributions from the Fund will be made to Idaho Falls High School to be used to award post-secondary scholarships to students enrolled in its Automotive, HVAC, or Welding programs in honor of Donnie Ray Hudson and Donnie Ray Hudson, Jr.
Created by Roy Montague of Star, distributions will be used to support innovative reading programs in the Meridian School District.
Distributions from this endowed fund established by J.R. Simplot are disbursed regularly to defray operating costs of the Academy named for his wife.
Established by Eugene Hussey of Salmon, ID, this designated fund will provide long-term annual support for the Salmon River High School Music Department, the Salmon River High School Wrestling team, and the Salmon Hockey Association.
This Fund was established by First Judicial District CASA Program, Inc. to further its mission; to recruit, train and support a diverse network of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA/Guardian ad Litem) to represent and advocate for abused and neglected child victims (age 0-18) in North Idaho.
This fund was created to provide a permanent source of funds to help the Idaho State Historical Society preserve the State´s heritage.
This Fund was created by the Foundation for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Inc. to forever provide public support for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Inc.
This fund was created through the bequest of Mary Ann Meyers to forever support the causes that were close to their hearts.
Created by Louise Barney, this fund provides annual operating support to the MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter in McCall, Idaho. MCPAWS is a no-kill, humane animal shelter in McCall. The mission of MCPAWS is transforming lives by strengthening the human-animal connection.
This fund was created to protect Scotchman Peaks for future generations through wilderness designation, ongoing stewardship, and education.
The Friends of the Land of the Yankee Fork State Park was established to help continue and improve the operations and programs of the Park given the importance of the Park to the local economy, to Idaho, and to the preservation of important historical sites. Chronic deficits in state funding of the Park compelled concerned citizens to act for the benefit of the Park and citizens of the state.
Friends of the Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the furthering of the services and programs of the Idaho Falls Public Library and to bringing the Library and its patrons closer together. Contributions to this endowed fund will forever support the library's efforts.
This Fund was created by the Fruitland Public Schools Education Foundation, Inc. to forever support schools and educational projects within the Fruitland School District.
This Fund was created by the Fruitland Public Schools Education Foundation and made possible by the generosity of Fumi F. Mita to forever support the young readers of Fruitland School District with books and learning materials for the library.
The Fund was established to support the long-term mission of Full Circle Health: to provide accessible, high-quality, full-spectrum care for individuals and families across Idaho – and to educate the next generation of compassionate, community-focused health professionals.
Created by Rich and Betty Jordan of Boise, annual distributions are used for maintenance and repairs of this Boise landmark.
Support Idaho Public TV through the Friends of IPTV, Inc.
Provide support for the North Fremont Education Foundation
This Fund was created by the Garden City Public Library Foundation, whose mission is to support the Garden City Public Library in its efforts to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen the community of Garden City, Idaho
Created by the late Eugene "Gene" Magleby of Idaho falls to promote and support institutions of higher education and the pursuit of higher education, with an emphasis on the field of natural sciences. Annual distributions will be made to Boise State University Foundation, University of Idaho Foundation, Lewis-Clark State College Foundation and Idaho State University Foundation.
This Fund was created to support the fight against hunger in Idaho and blindness. Distributions from the Fund will be made annually to the Blaine County Hunger Coalition in Bellevue, ID, the Idaho Foodbank in Boise, ID, and Moran Eye Center (University of Utah) Outreach Program for Third World Countries in Salt Lake City, UT.
Created by Mrs. St. Clair, in part, as a memorial to her late husband, distributions are divided equally between All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Boise and the Idaho Youth Ranch in Rupert.
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho brings people together to build and repair homes, communities, and hope. The vision of this fund is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
This Fund was created by the Hailey Rotary Foundation of Bellevue, Idaho, to forever support the Bud Purdy Agriculture Scholarship Fund.
This Fund was created by the friends and former students of Mamie Capellan and Leora Hansen, who for over 80-combined years developed champions in speech and debate at Blackfoot High School.
This Fund was created by Harlan and Barbara Renner of Dalton Gardens to forever support the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation and area students attending the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
This fund was established to ensure long-term support of the Star Community Church, Little Miracles Preschool and Kindergarten in Star, Idaho and the Quaker Hill Conference and Retreat Center in McCall, Idaho.
This Fund was created by Sus Helpenstell of Nampa to forever support the Boys and Girls Club of Nampa.
This fund was established to support access to post-secondary education for underserved students and to encourage students to complete their degree or certification programs in Idaho.
Established to assure ongoing operating support for the Idaho Falls Symphony
The Idaho FFA Foundation established this endowment fund to forever support its mission "to promote the FFA in Idaho and to provide strategic financial resources for Idaho FFA programs and activities that will benefit agricultural education students and help them develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success." The FFA organization is preparing youth for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. It has been an integral part of agriculture programs in Idaho high schools since 1928 and will continue to be a positive force in training and preparing future leaders and innovators in agriculture that will help meet the global food and fiber needs of a growing world population.
This fund was created by the Idaho Forest Products Commission to support programs and projects that educate Idaho citizens about our forests and forest products industry.
This Fund was created by Jacqulyn A. Haight and Philip A. Shinn to forever support the Lewiston Civic Theatre.
Distributions from this fund, created by this Washington, D.C. resident and Idaho native who grew up in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls to memorialize her father, Dave Segal, and family friend, Mary Arnquist, support charitable activities of the Shoshone Bannock Tribe.
Created by this Boise couple, distributions provide long-term support for Boise State University's scholarship program, Idaho Public Television, Idaho Public Radio, and Planned Parenthood of Idaho, Inc.
This Fund was created by Lynn and Joe Morris of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to forever support TESH, Inc., Safe Passages, First Judicial District CASA Program, Inc., The Salvation Army Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center, and Forever Idaho North Fund.
This Fund was created by the John Pastoor and Betty Rae Pastoor Charitable Trust of Twin Falls to support charities in Twin Falls County.
This Fund was created by the John Pastoor and Betty Rae Pastoor Charitable Trust of Twin Falls to support charities in Twin Falls County
This Fund was created by the family of Charles F. and Patricia Jordan Story of Boise to forever support the Kirkwood Historical Ranch and Museum in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
This Fund was created through the Joseph M. Marty and Ella M. Marty Family Trust to forever support the organizations and causes that were close to the Martys' hearts.
This fund was created by the Shaw Family of Emmett, Idaho in memory of their daughter Julie, to provide financial assistance in the form of post-secondary scholarships to graduates of Emmett High School.
This civic group created this fund to assure ongoing support for its projects that improve the lives of the Treasure Valley community.
The fund provides support for educational programs at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls.
The Kinderhaven Endowment Fund was created to forever benefit Kinderhaven, a Sandpoint-based community organization dedicated to supporting children in crisis, giving them back their right to thrive by providing a safe, secure home in which their emotional, physical, and mental well-being are protected and enriched.
The Fund was created by Larry and Cathy Kirk of Marsing to support vocational training for Marsing High School students.
The Learning With Lucky by Camy Fund was created to support first grade reading programs in elementary schools utilizing the Learning With Lucky program.
The Fund was established by Dr. Valerie Brackett and Nikolaos Monoyios (The Founders) to create an endowment for the support of the Lemhi County Historical Society (LCHS) in perpetuity. It is the intention of the Founders that the corpus of the Fund will be invested according to the policies of the Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) and that distributions approved by the ICF will be made available to LCHS for operating expenses including, but not limited to, salaries for a professional Executive Director or other staff, maintenance and security of facilities, special exhibits, educational programs or other needs as determined by the Board of LCHS. It is the hope of the Founders that the Fund will be able to receive additional contributions from individuals, foundations or donor advised funds. They intend that, over time, these additional contributions, combined with investment appreciation, will lead to increasing distributions for the benefit of LCHS.
This Fund was created by Lesley Goffinet of Sagle to forever support the work of the Panhandle Alliance for Education, Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho and Idaho Public Television.
The Linscott Family has resided in this area since the early 1900's. Frank and Carol Linscott feel a sense of responsibility to their community where all of their children and grandchildren attended Sagle Elementary School and the Pend Oreille School District.
The distribution from this fund is to be used for the funding of scholarships and after school activities for children who are unable to afford them, with preference given to the Hispanic children of the school. The school social worker, with the help of the school principal and at least one interested Hispanic professional working at the school, will make decisions regarding which students and programs are eligible. The annual distribution is to be paid in the Spring.
Created by this Sun Valley couple, the fund benefits the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities in Sun Valley, as well as the Hospice of the Wood River Valley in Ketchum.
This fund was established to keep the nine-foot piano originally donated to the Nampa Civic Center by the Majors and Minors, Inc., concert-ready and in good repair.
This fund was created to assure ongoing operating support for the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello.
Created by this long-time Idaho Falls resident, distributions provide an annual gift to the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Division to be used for beautification of the public parks.
This Fund was created by Hal and Peg McGee via their estate plans to support the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
The Fund was created by the family of Grover Michael Loening of Melba to honor his memory and those that have been lost through tragedies in and around the community of Melba by providing post-secondary scholarships to students within the Melba School District and to provide financial support to Melba High School students participating in school-sponsored educational travel opportunities
This fund was established by Philip A. Shinn of Lewiston to support the Modie Park Conservancy and its work for nature and conservation education in Ruth Rowell Modie Wildlife Park.
This Fund honors the life of Jeanne E. (Corbitt) Butler who was raised along the divide of the Salmon and Snake Rivers amongst the company of her parents (Corbitt), grandparents (Reid) and grandparents (Mothorn). Proceeds are to benefit education programs in Riggins, ID, and the following chapters of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution: Alice Whitman (Lewiston, ID), Del Norte (Crescent City, CA) and Cape Sebastian (Pistol River, OR).
Created by the late Hermon King of Burley, annual distributions provide operating support for the performing arts center. Mr. King invited others to join him in building this permanent endowment.
This Fund was created by the Museum of North Idaho to forever support its mission to collect, preserve and interpret the history of the Coeur d'Alene Region and foster appreciation of the area's heritage.
This Fund was created by Nep Lynch of Missoula, MT, and Salmon, ID, to provide scholarship support to students in Idaho that are enrolled in a Career and Technical Education Field.
This Fund was created by Nep Lynch of Missoula, MT, and Salmon, ID, to support local charities and causes close to his heart.
This endowment was established by Marion and Lorena Shinn of Lewiston, Idaho to forever support the general operations of the Nez Perce County Historical Society whose mission is to collect, preserve, and disseminate historical information about Lewiston, the county, and the surrounding area.
The North Fremont Education Foundation Atchley Endowment Fund supports the schools of the Ashton and Island Park areas by funding educational programs that enhance student learning.
The Fund was created by an anonymous Idaho family to support Project ECHO through the University of Idaho Foundation.
This Fund was created for the sole benefit of Opera Idaho, Inc., to support its mission to fund and produce opera of the highest possible professional standard, in Boise and throughout the State of Idaho. It was also created to foster wider acceptance, appreciation and enjoyment of opera and related art forms in young people and adults of all social and economic backgrounds, through diverse educational and outreach programs. The fund shall remain open to receive gifts from future donors.
Dr. Orson Bowler served as Superintendent for the Preston School District #201 in Preston, Idaho for 26 years. During his tenure, he created a fund to support programs at Preston School District. He lived the principles that he taught and was a man of honor and respect.
This endowment fund was created by Melinda M. Cameron and William M. Berg, the founders of the Panhandle Alliance for Education (PAFE) of Sandpoint. Their intention is to provide ongoing funding for PAFE's mission: Excellence in education and broad-based community support for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.
Established to assure ongoing operating support for the Panhandle Animal Shelter.
The Fund was created to honor long-time Franklin residents, Paul and Zelma Woodward, who were consistent champions for youth and higher education. Annual distributions from the Fund will be used to provide grants to the Preston Education Foundation for post-secondary scholarships to students graduating from Preston High School.
This Fund was established by Esther Simplot to forever honor Pauline Becker and Dorothy Simplot by providing support to the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho and Opera Idaho.
When an existing organization dissolved, the remaining assets were given to ICF to create a permanent fund to provide education and services to citizens of Idaho addressing the prevention, management, and/or peaceful resolution of conflict.
This fund was created by Phyllis Townsend to support the Panhandle Animal Shelter and West Bonner County School District and Lake Pend Oreille School District elementary students.
The PSIA-NI Education Foundation was established by members of the Professional Ski Instructors of America - Northern Intermountain Division to provide assistance for education and training of its members annually.
This Fund was created by the family of Rehle Higham who taught dance and art in Shelley, Idaho, for over 50 years. She influenced and had an impact on many people in the area. This fund was created as a way to remember her legacy and the many lives she touched.
This Fund was created by Jerry Cook and Justin Wheeler, Ririe High School alumni, to provide financial aid to graduates of Ririe High School pursuing a degree in higher education.
Created by this Lewiston couple, this fund provides annual operating support to two local charities.
Created to memorialize this long time resident of Idaho Falls, this fund supports organizations providing direct assistance to underserved populations in the Idaho Falls area during the holiday season.
Proceeds are distributed in support of the St. Nicholas Catholic School in Rupert.
Madison County Senior Citizens are beneficiaries of this gift with proceeds disbursed annually to the organization’s Board for use in meeting critical needs.
Created by this Idaho Falls couple, this fund provides annual support for scholarships and maintenance needs at the College.
The fund was created by this Idaho Falls couple to provide permanent annual income to this charitable organization.
This fund was created by the Rotary Club of Sandpoint, ID, to forever support the charitable activities of the Rotary Club of Sandpoint.
The Sally Zive United Way Cradle-to-Career Education fund will provide college scholarships to high school seniors from lower income families in the Treasure Valley based on need, with additional consideration given to community service and academic achievement.
This fund was created when the Shelley Community Church closed its doors. This fund will support the Heart 2 Hand Bingham Food Pantry in Shelley, ID.
This Fund was established by local supporters of this Stanley Parents' Association to forever support the hot lunch program offered to the students and teachers of Stanley School.
This Fund was created by Robert Bender to recognize the contributions made to Jannus, Inc., by Stephanie Bender-Kitz and Karan Tucker and to provide professional development support to Jannus, Inc. employees, board members and volunteers.
This Fund was created by Richard L. Gardner to forever support tuition assistance for the Children's School of Boise in the memory of Idaho educator Susan Gardner.
Established by Bert Michelbacher of Idaho Falls as a memorial to his wife, grants to the Idaho Falls Goodfellows provide support for needy individuals during the holiday season.
This Fund was created by the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society, Inc. to assist the City of Idaho Falls help improve the Tautphaus Park Zoo for the region's families and animals.
Created by this Treasure Valley agency, distributions from the fund help support its services, which provide access to quality health care - particularly to those who are uninsured, poor, living in rural areas, non-English-speaking, homeless, or otherwise facing barriers to getting the care they need.
Advisors depend on recommendations of the Regional Advisory Panels in making distributions.
This Fund was created by the Teton County 4-H to forever support Teton County 4-H programs.
This Fund was created by the Teton Regional Land Trust in Driggs to forever support their mission to preserve important agricultural lands and fish and wildlife habitat in Eastern Idaho for benefit of future generations.
This Fund was created by L. Wayne Townsend to support graduates of Sandpoint High School pursuing a post-secondary education.
This Fund was created by Lonnie and Annette Park in memory of his mother, Thelma Shear Park, and in support of the Boise Philharmonic.
This fund was established to ensure the long-term support of the Lewiston City Library.
Designated fund established for the same purpose as Treasure Valley Family YMCA Cooper Wilcomb Fund (A) (YCWF).
The Fund was created to provide support for Valley Housing Coalition.
Proceeds are made available to the Warren E. McCain Middle School in Payette for use at the discretion of the school’s administrators.
This Fund was created by the Wassmuth Center to forever support and sustain human rights education in Idaho, by promoting respect for human dignity and diversity through education, and by fostering individual responsibility to work for justice and peace.
Created by Patricia Pontefract of Boise, this fund supports development of the Weiser River Trail.
This fund was created to support programs of West Side School District - 202 -- Idaho Public K-12 School District.
This Fund was set up by the William L. and Virginia B. Woolley Trust to permanently support the Treasure Valley YMCA.
This scholarship fund was established by Ella Ruth and John S. Griffith of Culdesac, in honor of Ruth's father, William Tews, who was a long time farmer in the Shoshone area.
This Fund was created by the Wood River Community YMCA to forever support their mission of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.