Field of Interest and Special Project Funds let you and your community focus giving on the causes, issues, and projects you care about most. It is a powerful way to support a cause or project rather than a single organization.
Starting a Field of Interest or Special Project Fund is straightforward. Our Philanthropic Advisors will help you define your area of interest, determine the right fund structure, and connect your giving to the organizations making the greatest impact in that space.
Contact us to schedule a conversation about how a Field of Interest or Special Project Fund can channel your generosity where it matters most.
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 organizations working in your chosen field.
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 to address a specific need within their chosen field.
Minimum to establish: $25,000
This fund was created by KTVB Idaho's News Channel 7 to support their charitable efforts in the community.
For the benefit of North Idaho nonprofit organizations.
Established as one of the challenge grants made to each of the Foundation’s three regions by the corporation, this fund was the first to be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis and now benefits charities in Eastern Idaho.
Distributions from this challenge grant benefit charitable organizations in North Idaho.
Distributions from this challenge grant benefit charitable organizations in Southwestern Idaho.
The purpose of this Fund is to create a reserve to be used, if necessary, to guarantee bank loans to individuals who are in need of borrowing money to purchase assistive technology devices from the disabled for themselves, family members, or others in their care. The Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) at the University of Idaho shall administer the program for the University.
The Fund provides an opportunity for the general public to participate in the America250 in Idaho Commemoration, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, through contributions to specified projects approved by the America250 in Idaho Advisory Committee.
This fund was established with the transfer of assets—primarily artwork—from an existing nonprofit organization created at the request of the late artist. ICF continues to sell the Teater paintings in order to provide donations to the fund. Grants benefit the needs of youth in Idaho who have disabilities.
Created by the transfer of an existing ICF special project fund, this fund will ensure annual support for programs providing assistance to individuals with disabilities who need assistive technology devices.
Grants will be distributed to nonprofit organizations or educational institutions located in Bonner County, Idaho, through the North Region Competitive Grant Cycle’s recommendations to the ICFs Board of Directors.
Created by this group of North Idaho teachers, grants provide the Foundation with the flexibility to respond to changing community needs in North Idaho.
This Fund was created to support the planning, installation and maintenance of Bronco statues on and around the Broadway Bridge in Boise.
The purpose of the Fund is to support organizations in Southern Idaho benefiting economic development.
The Caribou Community Fund was created to ensure the long term support of Caribou County charitable entities.
The fund is advised by this Emmett donor during her lifetime. Subsequently, it will become a field-of-interest fund, for projects in Gem County.
Created by this Boise resident to support special projects and activities for schools and libraries in communities with populations of less than 3,000. Ms. Oslund advised on the annual beneficiaries of the fund until her passing in 2014. Grants are recommended by ICF's Regional Grants Panels.
This fund supports and enhances music in the Eastern Region. During their lifetimes, it is being advised by the daughters of Joan Chesbro.
Organizations throughout Idaho meeting children's needs in the areas of health, education, recreation and the arts benefit from this fund.
This fund was created to help support the construction of the Christmas Box Angel Monument in Idaho Falls.
The Fund was established by the Claire E. Horn Revocable Trust, as amended to support various causes that were meaningful to Claire Horn.
Created by Linda-Grable Curtis, Boise, distributions support programs in the fields of research, health maintenance, and rescue of small animals.
Established by Harry Turner to ensure recognition of his father’s contribution to the development of Twin Falls and the surrounding area, grants are made to charities in the Magic Valley.
Created by this Idaho Falls private foundation, distributions support organizations and programs that serve children throughout Idaho. Trustees of the Daugherty Foundation act as advisors.
Established through a charitable remainder trust, the fund continues the commitment of the Sun Valley couple to supporting charitable organizations that benefit Blaine County.
Charitable organizations and projects in the City of Eagle benefit from this fund.
This fund was created by Mr. Reynolds, in part, as a memorial to his late wife. Distributions are dedicated to the support of charitable organizations in the Southwestern Region.
Established through transfer of a trust, grants benefit the homeless and disadvantaged in Bonneville County.
Created by Barbara Troxell, Boise, in honor of her niece, grants support programs that advance or encourage reading either by adults or children in ICF’s Southwestern Region.
Established through a charitable remainder trust to continue Dr. and Mrs. Rawlinson’s lifelong commitment to the Emmett area, grants are made in support of charitable organizations and activities that benefit Gem County.
The Fund was created to permanently support hungry children and reduce food insecurity among children in Idaho in alignment with the Fund Creator's mission. Feed the Gap, Inc. feeds hungry children in their school cafeterias whose parents exist just above the poverty guidelines and do not receive federal nutrition assistance.
The Feed the Gap Charitable Fund is created to permanently support hungry children and reduce food insecurity among children in Idaho.
The Fund was created to support the long-term water quality improvement of Fernan Lake. Contributions will be used to pay for projects associated with the mitigation and remediation of phosphorous through the use of Department of Environmental Quality and/or Environmental Protection Agency approved methods.
Created in memory of this Boise couple, half of the available distribution each year is divided equally among five designated organizations, with the remainder being granted to organizations and programs that support the arts, the environment, the homeless, or the mentally ill.
This Fund was created by the Fruitland Public Schools Education Foundation, Inc. to forever support schools and educational projects within the Fruitland School District.
Created by James and Marlene Wogsland, grants from this fund are made upon the advice of the donors to support programs and organizations in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone counties which serve young children and their families and focus on the prevention of juvenile delinquency.
Linda Grable-Curtis established this fund to further the study of geography by Idaho students in the kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school grades. She and her husband advise on the beneficiaries.
Established by this Wallace couple, the fund is designed to give maximum flexibility to meet needs throughout North Idaho as they change over time.
The Grangeville Community Foundation Fund was established to receive and manage unrestricted or restricted contributions to support special community projects.
This fund was created by the Greater Boise Rotary Foundation, Inc. to support nonprofit organizations in Ada County.
The Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation will contribute to the quality of life throughout the greater Coeur d’Alene area by enhancing and fostering charitable giving and philanthropy.
The Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation will contribute to the quality of life throughout the greater Coeur d’Alene area by enhancing and fostering charitable giving and philanthropy.
The Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation will contribute to the quality of life throughout the greater Coeur d'Alene area by enhancing and fostering charitable giving and philanthropy.
The Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation will contribute to the quality of life throughout the greater Coeur d’Alene area by enhancing and fostering charitable giving and philanthropy.
Organizations meeting the needs of disadvantaged youth or those addressing issues of hunger benefit from this fund. Grants are made in the geographic area in which growers supplying the Buhl company are located.
This Fund was created by Guy E. and Mary D. Butterfield to support the Wood River Valley (Idaho), with preference given to the charitable activities of the following organizations: The Nature Conservancy, Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Sun Valley Center for the Arts & Humanities, Hospice of the Wood River Valley and Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley.
The fund targets charitable organizations and activities in the city of Wallace as beneficiaries.
Established by Lucile Bickett of Gooding to forever support charitable projects in Gooding and Lincoln Counties.
Established through a bequest by this Coeur d’Alene resident, the fund benefits educational needs in Kootenai County.
This Fund was created by the Hispanic Youth Symposium Alumni Association (HYSAA) to support their mission to inspire and guide the development of talented Latino and other under-represented students into well-prepared, effective and confident civic-minded leaders by providing events, activities and a sustained reinforcement of this cultural expectation. The HYSAA brokers community talent and family involvement to provide the necessary environment for holistic and sustainable success.
The Fund shall support Idaho Business for Education’s mission and will provide support to educators to purchase technology, develop curriculum, advance educational leadership, and innovative programs that help students succeed academically and which leads to the highly educated and skilled workforce Idaho needs.
The fund is used as collateral to guarantee loans for the purchase of adaptive equipment intended to improve the lifestyle of disabled individuals.
The Fund was created to provide case work and social work in Idaho public schools and community spaces to address concerns related to children at risk in Idaho, including prevention and treatment of mental health and behavioral health challenges, and adverse childhood experiences. Distributions from the Fund will be provided to existing or newly created nonprofits working to address the needs of At-Risk Children.
This fund is intended to provide funding to start, support, and expand Community Schools Strategy efforts in Idaho public schools.
Created through the conversion of a fully expendable fund created by the Northwest Area Foundation, distributions assist ICF’s efforts to alleviate poverty throughout Idaho.
Established by ICF to respond to needs of disadvantaged and homeless youth between 12 and 18 years of age, the Foundation encourages gifts to this fund of any size, from any source.
Sara Ifft and her late husband, Nick, established one of the Foundation’s earliest funds to provide grants in support of charitable organizations and activities in Eastern Idaho.
This fund was created by James R. Perrin to forever support the Silver Wood Good Samaritan Center in Shoshone County.
Established by transfer of a trust created in 1963, grants are made state-wide in support of programs serving disadvantaged youth.
Charitable organizations and projects in the Ketchum/Sun Valley area benefit from the generosity of this couple.
Established by this life-long Idaho couple, grants support a broad range of charitable activities in the Southwestern Region
Established through transfer of a trust, grants benefit senior citizens in Gem County.
Established by the late Carmelita Spencer in 1990 to honor her husband when he passed away, the fund supports charitable needs in the Northern Region.
Created by this Wallace resident, this fund provides unrestricted funds to support a wide variety of organizations in North Idaho.
This fund was created to help defray the renovation cost of Julia Davis Park.
This Fund was created through the Estate of Kevin Zumwalt to provide support for projects within the city of Grangeville that benefit parks, recreation sites or sports venues.
Created by the transfer of assets of the M.H. King Foundation, the trustees of this private foundation advise on annual distributions. Grants are made to support charitable activities in areas served by King’s Stores.
This fund was created to support Education within Lakeland Joint School District 272 with a main focus on supporting the Lakeland Education Foundation's scholarships and teacher grants within the Lakeland Joint School District 272 in perpetuity.
Established by the trustees of this private foundation in Idaho Falls, grants assist charitable activities in the Eastern Region.
This Fund was established to receive and manage contributions earmarked for general operating support. Distributions from the fund will be made to support affiliate operations.
This Fund was established to receive and manage unrestricted or restricted contributions to support worthy charitable causes and organizations in Lemhi County, Idaho.
Created in memory of this Eagle resident, distributions will support programs dealing with women’s and children’s issues. Leslie’s husband and eventually her two sons will advise on the annual beneficiaries.
Created by this Burley couple, distributions are used to support charitable activities in Cassia County. The Kunaus advise on the annual beneficiaries during their lifetimes.
The Fund was created by Melinda Lindsey (Trustee of the Lindsey-Simmons Trust) of Boise to support Idaho education, classical music, and conservation.
The Magic Valley Music Education Fund is created to permanently support and enhance music education programs that benefit residents and students of Twin Falls and Jerome Counties in the Magic Valley (Idaho).
This fund was created through a charitable gift annuity that will forever support organizations in Boise.
Created in memory of this long-time Idaho philanthropist and founding ICF Board member, distributions support organizations and activities that promote philanthropy throughout Idaho.
This Fund was created by the Marjorie W. Sorensen Charitable Remainder Unitrust to support needs and issues in Idaho.
This Fund was created by the Max L. Owen and Wilma L. Owen Revocable Trust to forever support Boundary County, Idaho.
Established by the McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation, the intent of this community fund is to permanently support and enhance the educational needs and interests of the residents of the McCall-Donnelly region.
This Fund was created by Hal and Peg McGee via their estate plans to support organizations and programs serving disadvantaged children in the Treasure Valley.
Established by Mrs. Willard and her late husband, grants support youth services and/or arts organizations in Eastern Idaho.
The Minidoka County Foundation’s mission is to enhance the opportunities for Minidoka County residents in the areas of recreation, health, education, and business. The Fund is established as a component of Idaho Community Foundation to provide a means for a community-led effort to use philanthropy to sustain and build Minidoka County. The Fund works to increase charitable giving and to make grants that help create a sustainable and prosperous community. The Fund encourages people from all walks of life to give back to the Community by providing a full range of charitable giving opportunities.
The Fund was created to contribute to the quality of life throughout the greater Minidoka County area by enhancing and fostering charitable giving and philanthropy.
The Nampa Rotary Community Fund was created to ensure the long term support of the Nampa areas charitable entities.
The North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference Fund was created to support a program comprised of relevant, actionable content to help participants make informed financial decisions, enhancing their well-being and that of their loved ones to be provided. free of charge to participants, ensuring accessibility for all.
This Fund was created to permanently support and enhance the charitable needs and interests of the residents of Ola, Idaho, including, but not limited to, the Ola Community Center and Church. Thus, contributions of any size, at any time, will be welcome as additions to the endowment principal.
Created by a group of Post Falls leaders, this fund supports a wide variety of projects in the Post Falls area as recommended by a local advisory group.
This fund is being set up to run a grantmaking program encouraging community kindness projects.
This Fund was created by Ralph and Mary Lynn Hartwell of Idaho Falls to forever provide funding for worthy charitable projects in Bonneville County, made at the recommendation of ICF's Eastern Region Grants Panel.
This Fund was created by Dawn and Richard Wittman to support educational causes and charities in North Idaho.
This Forever Idaho fund is established in the memory of Robert and Bessie Skinner to honor their desire to support charities and the needs of the communities of southwest Idaho.
Established to further this pioneer family’s tradition of philanthropy, the fund benefits charities and their activities in the Magic Valley.
Established to benefit innovative educational programs in Madison County schools, the Fergusons participate in the selection of worthy projects.
The Fund was created by the Rotary Club of McCall to support their charitable activities.
The Fund was created by the Rotary Club of McCall to support their charitable activities.
Established through a charitable remainder trust, the fund benefits worthwhile needs in Boise with preference given to programs supporting the arts.
The fund was created by the late Hermon King of Burley to provide an annual gift to this Twin Falls organization serving individuals with learning disabilities.
The Fund exists to increase the availability of supportive housing, an evidence-based intervention that pairs affordable housing with flexible and responsive supportive services. It will address known funding gaps for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects, namely for intensive, supportive services at single-site PSH developments.
Established by Bon Munson to memorialize her late husband, the fund supports charitable needs in the Southwestern Region.
This Fund was created by Georgia Karnes and Barbara Keyes, Trustees of the Thomas H. and Mildred Allen Foundation, to support the BPS Foundation and educational needs of young people from low-income families in the Treasure Valley of Idaho.
Grants are made for projects recommended by the Northern Region Advisory Panel of the Foundation.
This endowed fund was created to benefit small community libraries in the Southwestern Region of Idaho.
Created by the transfer of assets from a private foundation, distributions provide scholarships and grant support for the prevention of child abuse, crime prevention, promotion of the fine arts, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of scientific research.
The fund established by this Pocatello couple benefits charities in the Eastern Region.
Created by the late William Zanetti, this fund provides on-going operational support to the Silver Wood Good Samaritan Center in Silverton, Idaho
The Women's Gift Alliance was created to expand the number of women involved in directed and informed philanthropy in North Idaho and the surrounding area and to demonstrate the significance a group of investors can have in bringing positive change to our communities. $500 of a member's annual dues are pooled in the Women's Gift Alliance Fund and are distributed through a gift solicitation and selection process. $250 is available for the member to designate to nonprofit charities of her choice through the Women's Gift Alliance Member's Fund, and $50 of the dues support the operations of the organization.
The alliance and the fund were created to expand the number of women involved in directed and informed philanthropy in North Idaho and the surrounding area, and to demonstrate the significance a group of investors can have in bringing positive change to our communities. $250 of each member's annual dues is allocated to this permanent endowment fund from which the annual distribution will provide additional support for the collective grant recommended by the membership each year.
This Fund was created by the Women's Giving Connection of Southern Idaho to provide pooled giving opportunities by an inclusive and diverse group of women for the purpose of dedicated grant making to local non-profits, as well as building a collective giving endowment.