Donor Advised Funds (Endowed)
Alferd and Bethel Wing Fund—2009
This fund was created as a memorial to long-time Caldwell residents, Alferd and Bethel Wing. The fund will focus on educational needs and opportunities for students in the Caldwell and Vallivue School Districts.
Amanda Rose Smith Fund—2016
This Fund was created by Jordan P. and Mary K. Smith of Salmon, Idaho, in memory of their daughter, Amanda Rose Smith, to support local charities and causes.
Ambrosiani - Pastore Foundation, Inc.—2010
This Fund was established to create a synergy between ICF and the Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation that will forever support a statewide effort in accordance with the Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Charter, to utilize basic Christian principles as a means to enhance youth, family and community development. Our approach is pre-emptive in addressing the ills of society; such as child and spousal abuse, out of wedlock childbirth, abortion, drug and alcohol abuse, divorce and separation, juvenile delinquency and juvenile crime, and emotional and psychological dysfunctional behavior.
Amy Rae-Anne Dunn - Get it Dunn Fund—2012
This Fund was established by the Dunn family and friends in memory of Amy Rae-Anne Dunn, their daughter and friend. Visit GetitDunn.org for more information
Anonymous Fund #14—2017
This Fund was created to support charities and causes in Idaho and Oregon.
Arthur and Jane Oppenheimer Fund—1988
This was the first fund created in the Foundation by individuals.
Beverly J. Martin Foundation—2016
This Fund was created by Beverly J. Martin of Ola to support local charities and causes.
Bernie and Warren McCain Fund—1996
Created by this longtime Idaho couple, this fund provides a permanent contribution to the quality of life in Idaho. The donors and their daughters recommend grant recipients.
Betty Ann Diehl Fund for Music and Arts Education—2003
Established by this Sandpoint resident to support music and arts education for students served by the Lake Pend Oreille School District, the Panhandle Alliance for Education advises on the beneficiaries of the Fund.
Bluebird Fund—2016
This Fund was created by Jennifer Wilson and her daughter Justine Beriker of Hailey to support charities and focus on causes that have direct implications for girls and women.
Bonner County Endowment Fund for Human Rights—2012
This Fund was created to provide funding to 501(c)3 community organizations, schools and local governments in Bonner County who wish to present or implement programs dealing with human rights issues, human rights training and celebration of diversity, and to support programs in Bonner County Schools that promote respect for the dignity and self worth of all individuals.
Bonner County Fund for Arts Enhancement—2013
This Fund was created to enhance the arts in Bonner County by providing funds either to develop a community education component of existing arts programs or to help fund arts projects accessible to the general public. Those projects that focus on human dignity or contribute to community projects that celebrate diversity are encouraged.
Bonnie and Tom Stitzel Advised Fund for Elementary Teacher Support—2006
This fund was created by a Boise couple to help elementary school teachers buy the necessary school supplies for their classrooms.
Caribou Community Fund—2008
The Caribou Community Fund was created to ensure the long term support of Caribou County charitable entities.
Carolyn Patrick Fund—2001
The fund will be advised by this Emmett donor during her lifetime. Subsequently, it will become a field-of-interest fund for projects in Gem County.
Chesbro Family Music Fund—1992
This fund supports and enhances music in the Eastern Region. During their lifetimes, it is being advised by the daughters of Joan Chesbro.
Copple Family Fund—2016
The Copple Family Fund is created to honor the memories of Robert H. and Helen H. Copple and their son, Dr. Brian Copple.
Curtis Critter Rescue Fund—1999
Created by Linda Grable-Curtis, Boise, distributions support programs in the fields of research, health maintenance, and rescue of small animals.
Custer Family and Robert E. Garber Fund—2014
This Fund was created by the Custer Family and in memory of Robert Garber to give back to the community to promote hope, dignity and positive long-lasting social, economic and spiritual change.
Daniel Family Charitable Fund—2022
This Fund was created by David and Angie Daniel and family of Nampa to support a variety of charities and causes.
David L. and Yoshie K. Nordling Advised Fund—2005
The fund, created by this Boise couple, supports charitable organizations and projects recommended by the advisors.
DeLuca Family Fund—2020
This Fund was created by Dr. Francis and Paula DeLuca to support charities and causes close to their hearts.
Dennis and Peggy Downer Fund—2016
This Fund was created by Dennis and Peggy Downer of McCall, Idaho, to support local charities and causes.
Dick and Dolores Rogers Family Foundation—2016
This Fund was created to honor Dick and Dolores Rogers, longtime residents of the state of Idaho and continue their legacy of supporting charaties throughout Idaho.
Donald R. and Nancy Bowen Longwith Advised Fund—2004
Mr. and Mrs. Longwith retain the privilege of advising on annual distributions during their lifetimes. It will eventually convert to a designated fund benefiting selected organizations in the Idaho Falls area and Eastern Idaho.
Duane and Lola Hagadone Fund—1998
Mr. and Mrs. Hagadone retain the privilege of advising on the annual distributions during their lifetimes. The fund will eventually benefit organizations in the four northern counties of Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone.
Eagle Community Fund—1994
Charitable organizations and projects in the City of Eagle benefit from this fund.
Earl M. Hardy Endowed Fund—2008
Established to honor the pioneers of the American West, distributions from this fund will support charitable organizations throughout Idaho.
Ethel R. and Ronald Rawlinson Fund—1992
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.
Faciszewski Family Fund—2018This Fund was created by Jill and Tom Faciszewski of Eagle, Idaho, to support local charities and causes that are meaningful to their family.
F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation—2011
F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation was established to further the arts in Southeastern Idaho. Grants are made to local groups, institutions and organizations to assist them in providing programs, classes, performances, concerts, exhibits, seminars and other activities which are intended to either provide or facilitate entertainment or art related education for the members of the community in general. Grants may also be made to organizations to help support the education, skills training, performance or display opportunities for local artists.
Fortissimo Fund—2003
Created and advised by Paula Brown Sinclair of Twin Falls, grants are made to promote the live performance of classical music in the Twin Falls area.
Fund for a Better Life for North Idaho Kids—1999
Created by James and Marlene Wogsland, grants 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.
Galli Family Fund—2021
This Fund was created by Melissa and Chris Galli and family of Boise to support local charities and causes.
Geography Knowledge Fund—1992
Linda Grable-Curtis established this fund to further the study of geography by Idaho students in the kindergarten, elementary and junior high grades. She and her husband advise on the beneficiaries.
Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund—2000
Created by a bequest from this long-time Boise resident, distributions from the fund are made primarily to organizations that provide for the health, education, and welfare of children, including college students.
Gloria Lewis Fund—2015
This Fund was created by James B. and Geraldine M. Lewis of Sandpoint to support a variety of charitable organizations and causes.
Grangeville Community Foundation Legacy Fund—2012
The Grangeville Community Foundation Legacy Fund was established to receive and manage unrestricted contributes, which will be used to forever support worthy charitable causes and organizations in Grangeville, Idaho.
Greater Tetonia Community Fund—2017
The Greater Tetonia Community Fund is created to forever support worthy charitable causes and organizations in the greater Tetonia area.
Guy H. Shearer Memorial Fund—1995
The late Mary Jane and Jim Kinney established this fund to ensure recognition of her father’s contribution to development of Twin Falls County as founder of Filer State Bank in 1908. Their children, Mary Abercrombie and John Kinney, advise on annual beneficiaries during their lifetimes.
H.R. and Betty Weston Fund—1995
Created to support a wide variety of organizations in the Treasure Valley area, Ms. Weston retains the privilege of advising on the annual beneficiaries during her lifetime.
Hamilton Family Fund—2020
This Fund was created by Tim and Sue Hamilton of Ketchum, Idaho, to support
local charities and causes close to their hearts.
Hansberger Family Fund—2009
Created by the wife and daughters of Boise Cascade founder Bob Hansberger to support projects which will perpetuate his belief that a vibrant community is necessary for the growth of successful businesses.
Harold E. Rumsey Fund—1994
The donor and family members recommend grant recipients.
Harry Bettis Fund—1991
This fund supports charitable activities throughout Idaho that meet current and emerging needs. Upon the death of the advisors, this fund will be placed in the unrestricted endowment of the Foundation.
Hay Family Fund— 2007
The Hay family wants to follow in the footsteps of those whose generosity has made our Treasure Valley community a great place to live and raise a family.
Henry-Lassahn Fund— 2008
Created by an Idaho Falls couple to facilitate their philanthropic giving during their lifetimes. Subsequently, it will become a field of interest fund to help disadvantaged, low-income youth in the Eastern Region.
Homedale Neighborhood Scholarship Fund - 2006
Recommendations as made by the Board of Directors for Homedale Neighborhood, Inc. shall be sufficient documentation for eligibility of scholarship recipients and will be made available to each qualifying student for up to four years of scholarships. All other scholarship eligibility and documentation shall be made at the discretion of ICF.
Hormaechea Family Fund—1992
Advice on distribution from this fund, established by Richard M. and Mary B. Hormaechea, is given by the donors. Upon their deaths, funds will be transferred to the Foundation’s unrestricted endowment.
Howard and Georgia Shonk Simmons Fund—2005
Created by this Sandpoint couple, the fund supports charitable causes in Idaho.
Idaho Bicentennial Charitable Trust Fund—2013
The Idaho Bicentennial Trust was established to support the 200th anniversary of Idaho's statehood. Assets will be invested until 2087 or later, at which time the Fund will be terminated.
Ifft Foundation Fund—2001
Created through the transfer of the assets of this private foundation which was established in 1984 by Sara and Nick Ifft, distributions benefit projects in Southeastern Idaho and the Greater Pocatello area.
Jack and Mary Pat Winderl Fund for At-Risk Teenagers—2006
The Jack and Mary Pat Winderl Fund for At-Risk Teenagers was created by this couple to help teenagers get help with substance abuse, mental health issues, alternative education programs and after school support assistance.
Jack Thomas Hill Fund— 2008
The fund was established by the parents of a child with Autism. The purpose of the Jack Thomas Hill Fund is to primarily provide financial support to further the education and vocational training of individuals with Autism, and secondarily to provide financial support for the education and training of persons or organizations providing education and training to individuals with Autism.
James A. Pinney Memorial Fund— 1996
Established by the Erstad family to ensure recognition of Ann Erstad’s great grandfather’s contributions to the early development of Boise through his 1881 election as the city’s ninth mayor and to his development of cultural programs in the region through construction and operation of the Columbia and Pinney Theaters; grants are made to theater arts groups in ICF’s Southwestern Region.
James David Carpenter Memorial Fund—2009
A fund established by James E. and Nora J. Carpenter in honor of the legacy of James David Carpenter, a cherished uncle and great Idahoan. This fund benefits those in need, especially Idaho's youth.
Jean E. Rolles Advised Fund—2005
This endowed fund was created in honor of Mrs. Jean E. Rolles, who lives in Honolulu, by her daughter, Kiki Tidwell, and is advised by Mrs. Rolles, Ms. Tidwell, and granddaughter Miss Madison Tidwell.
Joe and Patty Marshall Family Fund—2003
Created by this Boise couple to provide a permanent contribution to the quality of life in Idaho, the fund will be advised by the donors’ family during their lifetime. Subsequently, it will become a greatest need fund, providing the Foundation with maximum flexibility in meeting needs throughout Idaho.
John B. and Delores L. Fery Fund—1989
Donor advice on use of the fund will continue during the couple’s and their children’s lifetimes. Upon the death of the advisors, this fund will be placed in the unrestricted endowment of the Foundation.
John B. & Delores L. Fery Helping Hand Fund—2021
This Fund was created through a recommendation by John B. Fery to the Union Pacific Corporation's Board of Directors Charitable Contribution Plan. Distributions from the Fund are to be used to "provide a helping hand that will make a difference in a person's life."
John Nelson Murray Family Fund—2023
This Fund was created by John Nelson Murray of Eagle to support local charities and causes.
John William Jackson Fund—2000
The Mission of the Fund is to honor the life of John William Jackson, by advancing academic scholarship, performing arts, and outdoor sporting for young Idahoans.
http://www.johnwilliamjacksonfund.org/
Junior Garnier and Bud Ashford Military Veterans Fund --2011
Created by Jim and Marti Ashford in memory of their fathers to forever support veteran organizations serving military veterans in Bonner and Boundary Counties.
Kalange Family Advised Fund—2006
To ensure a lasting perpetual legacy, distributions are made to charities that the Kalange Family has found important in their lives and in their communities.
Kathryn (Katy) Benoit Memorial Fund—2011
Katy Benoit died on August 22, 2011 at the age of 22. This Fund was established to forever honor Katy by providing contributions to worthy organizations in her memory.
King Family Fund—2019
This Fund was created by Tom King and The King's Stores Fund to support organizations primarily in the communities where the M.H. King Company or related entities used to operate.
L & P Cardinale Preservation Fund—2013
This Fund was established for preserving the planet's natural resources for future generation through research, development, education and preservation efforts in support of wildlife, forests, the environment and to avoid climate change.
Lane Williams Memorial Fund—1993
This fund supports organizations providing sports and recreation opportunities for youth in Blaine County.
Lassahn - Worrell Fund for Community Support Services—2015
This Fund was created by Price L. Worrell and his mother, Pamela Henry Lassahn of East Idaho to support nonprofit community driven local charities and causes giving a hand up to those in need in East Idaho (Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power and Teton counties). It will do this by funding social service, education or advocacy programs or projects.
Laura M. Bettis Advised Fund—2016
This fund was established to benefit the donor's interests, especially in Valley County, Idaho. The main focus will be educational resources and programming in rural Idaho.
Lemhi Valley Community Foundation Legacy Fund—2012
The Lemhi Valley Community Foundation Legacy Fund was established to receive and manage unrestricted contributes, which will be used to forever support worth charitable causes and organizations in Lemhi County, Idaho.
Leslie K. Kiehn Memorial Fund—1999
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 ICF on the annual beneficiaries of the fund.
Lincoln County Community Foundation Endowment Fund—2012
The Lincoln County Community Foundation Grant Fund was established to receive and manage unrestricted contributions, which will be used to forever support worthy charitable causes and organizations in Lincoln County, Idaho.
Little Family Endowment—2008
Created by the Little family of Emmett, distributions support charitable organizations and projects recommended by the donors’ family during their lifetime. Subsequently, it will become a field of interest fund to benefit organizations in Gem County.
Marilyn and Rex Dorman Family Fund—2007
This fund was created by this Boise couple to support organizations whose missions fit into the Dormans' charitable giving philosophy.
Marion and Lorena Shinn Nez Perce County Innovation Fund—2015
This fund was created by Marion L. and Lorena F. Shinn of Lewiston to encourage innovation among organizations within and serving Nez Perce County. Grants from the Fund will provide seed money for nonprofit groups wishing to try programs and projects outside their normal reach.
Maureen and Jim McFadden Family Fund—2008
Created by the McFadden family of Idaho Falls to support organizations in southeastern Idaho that support the arts and education.
McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation Community Fund—2009
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.
Moscow Opportunity School Foundation Fund—2014
This Fund was created to further the mission of the Moscow Opportunity School Foundation, founded in 1978 by the citizens of Moscow for the benefit of people with disabilities in Latah County.
Nampa Rotary Community Fund—2008
The Nampa Rotary Community Fund was created to ensure the long term support of the Nampa areas charitable entities.
Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Advised Fund—2004
This fund, which was established through the transfer of assets of this private foundation, was created by a bequest from these long-time McCall residents. Distributions are made primarily to charitable organizations and projects that benefit the Valley County area. Trustees of the Shelton Foundation act as advisors.
Petso Family Fund—1991
Created to involve their children in philanthropy, the family takes an active role in recommending grant recipients.
Post Falls Community Fund—1999
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.
Praggastis Family Fund—2004
Distributions from this fund established by Tom and Michelle Praggastis of Sun Valley support charitable organizations and projects recommended by the advisors.
Priest River Community Foundation Legacy Fund—2012
The Priest River Community Foundation Legacy Fund was established to receive and manage unrestricted contributions, which will bew used to forever support worthy charitable causes and organizations in West Bonner County, Idaho.
Rachel Meyer Memorial Fund—2013
This Fund was created by Karen Meyer of Boise in memory of her daughter Rachel Meyer to forever support early education organizations and programs for pre-K Treasure Valley youth ages 2 1/2 to 5 years.
Ralph and Mary Lynn Hartwell Family Fund—1997
This fund was established by the Idaho Falls couple with a gift of closely held stock. Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell and their children retain the privilege of recommending grant recipients from the fund during their lifetimes.
Randall and Carol Hutchings Family Endowment Fund - 2018
This Fund was created by Randall and Carol Hutchings to support Idaho communities in the areas of education, healthcare, homelessness and hunger.
Ray and Janice Wolfe Philanthropic Gifting Fund—2014
This fund was created by Ray and Janice Wolfe of Caldwell to support a variety of charities, including those enriching the quality of life in Canyon County.
Raymond and Jane Morgan Family Gift Fund—2013
This Fund was created by Raymond and Jane Morgan of Hayden Lake to support local charities and causes, and to encourage continuing family philanthropy for generations to come.
Richard and Donna Hutter Fund—2008
The Richard and Donna Hutter Fund was created to benefit and support various Bonner County organizations.
Richard C. and Shirley I. Fields Family Fund—2003
Established by this Boise couple, grants from this fund will be made upon the advice of the donors and their children during their lifetimes. Subsequently, it will become a greatest need fund, providing the Foundation with maximum flexibility in meeting needs throughout Idaho.
Richards Family Ministry Fund—2004
Established by Thomas and Kirste Richards, formerly of Hayden and currently residing in Austria, distributions will support charitable organizations and projects recommended by the donors and their family.
Robert and Dorothy Rebholtz Fund—1992
The donors chose the Foundation to carry out charitable activities on their behalf while retaining the ability to help select beneficiaries.
Robert Hilton Field of Dreams Foundation—2012
The RHFDF was created, first and foremost, to build and maintain the baseball park/facilities at the "Robert Hilton Field of Dreams," in honor of Robert Hilton. Secondarily, the RHFDF board may choose at a future time to direct some funds to a "Robert Hilton" scholarship for Melba High School graduating students.
Robert I. and Barbara Troxell Fund—1998
Created by Mrs. Troxell in part to memorialize her late husband, the fund is advised by the trustees of The Troxell Fund, Inc., a private foundation.
Roger and Sybil Ferguson Education Fund—1991
Established to benefit innovative educational programs in Madison County schools, the Fergusons participate in the selection of worthy projects.
Rogers and Hazel Rose Fund—1995
Established by this Idaho Falls couple, distributions benefit charitable needs in Eastern Idaho.
Ronald N. Graves and Diane Plastino Graves Charitable Fund—2021
This Fund was created by Ronald N. Graves and Diane Plastino Graves of Boise to support local charities and causes.
Sandven Family Fund—2023
This Fund was created by Ann M. Sandven of Boise to support local charities and causes.
Spencer Family Fund—2015
This Fund was created by Craig and Jane Spencer of Grangeville to support local causes.
Student Loan Fund of Idaho Education Fund—2006
Distributions from this fund are granted to institutions of higher education that serve Idaho students. The distributions are re-granted to qualifying students to provide financial assistance as they complete their education.
Suzanne C. and Robert P. Rainville Endowment Fund—2004
The fund will be advised by this Boise couple during their lifetimes. Subsequently, it will become a field-of interest fund that benefits children and young adults in foster care environments.
The Cindy and Steve Carr Family Fund—2020
This Fund was created by Steve and Cindy Carr of Idaho Falls to support local charities and causes.
The Fund for Joe’s Kids—1998
Created by the family and friends of the late Joe Cenarrusa, this fund ensures that the children's programs he championed would be continued in perpetuity.
The Lindsey Foundation Fund—2007
Created by this Boise couple, distributions support charitable organizations and projects recommended by the donors' family during their lifetime. Subsequently, it will become a greatest need fund, providing the foundation with maximum flexibility in meeting need throughout Idaho.
The Takasugi Family Foundation—2012
The Takasugi Family Foundation was created to forever support agricultural and educational programs primarily in the Pacific Northwest.
Thilo Family Foundation—2013
Created by Tom and Sue Thilo of Hayden to support charitable organizations in Kootenai County.
Warren H. Brown Memorial Fund—2001
Created by the Warren H. Brown Family of McCall and the Payette Lakes Ski Club, distributions support youth Nordic and Alpine skiing recreation activities at the Little Ski Hill near McCall, Idaho.
Wayne and Peggy Thiessen Family Foundation Fund—2003
Created by this Boise couple, distributions support charitable organizations and projects recommended by the donors’ family during their lifetime. Subsequently, it will become a greatest need fund, providing the Foundation with maximum flexibility in meeting needs throughout Idaho.
William and Gratia Griffith Advised Fund—2008
This advised fund was created by this Hayden couple.
Williwaw Fund—2011
This fund was created to provide lasting support to organizations and projects focused on education, mental illness, medical research and education, environmental protection and wilderness designation and sustainable farming.
Women's Gift Alliance Endowment Fund—2011
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.