The Bews Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-2200028

Foundation Overview

Based in Twin Falls, ID, The Bews Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $8,637,724 to organizations in Idaho and Ohio. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,637,724
Total Assets
$22,528,588
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
33
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

16 of 33 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Idaho

90% of all grants are concentrated in Idaho, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Idaho, funding concentrates in Boise (74%), Caldwell (10%), Meridian (8%).

Funding Trajectory
-4%

Stable funding levels with 4% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bews Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Boise State University Foundation $100,000 Boise, ID, US Stadium Expansion 2024
Assistance League Of Boise $15,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2024
College Of Idaho $75,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2024
The Idaho Foodbank $25,000 Boise, ID, US School Pantry Program 2024
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2024
Women's & Children's Alliance $40,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Boise Public Schools Foundation $20,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2024
Jesse Tree $15,000 Boise, ID, US Emergency Rental Assistance 2024
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Friends Of Zoo Boise $50,000 Boise, ID, US Education Center 2024
Treasure Valley Ymca $50,000 Boise, ID, US Caldwell Ymca 2024
Children's Museum Of Idaho $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2024
Boise Philharmonic $15,000 Boise, ID, US K-12 Music Education Program 2024
Dry Creek Historical Society $5,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Life's Kitchens $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Ada County $200,000 Garden City, ID, US Capital Campaign 2024
Boise Bicycle Project $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Children's Home Society Of Idaho $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Community Cakes $1,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Discovery Center Of Idaho $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Idaho Botanical Gardens $50,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Idaho Diaper Bank $5,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2024
Northwest Nazarene University $25,000 Nampa, ID, US Scholarship 2024
Log Cabin Literary Center $5,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Salvation Army $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Idaho Stem Ecosystem $5,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
The Boise Bard Players $5,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Boise Contemporary Theater $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
The Care House Learning Center $7,500 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2024
St Alphonsus Rmc Auxiliary $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Idaho Public Television $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Corpus Christi House $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2024
Boise State University Foundation $150,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2023
Assistance League Of Boise $15,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2023
College Of Idaho $125,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2023
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $90,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2023
The Idaho Foodbank $35,000 Boise, ID, US School Pantry Program 2023
Women's & Children's Alliance $30,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Boise Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2023
Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage Council $10,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarships 2023
Jesse Tree $25,000 Boise, ID, US Emergency Rental Assistance 2023
Wyakin Foundation $15,000 Boise, ID, US Veterans Support Programs 2023
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Iscpa Scholarships $10,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship Fund 2023
Interfaith Sanctuary $9,500 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Treasure Valley Ymca $100,000 Boise, ID, US Boise Capital Campaign 2023
Children's Museum Of Idaho $25,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2023
Boise Philharmonic $10,000 Boise, ID, US K-12 Music Education Program 2023
Dry Creek Historical Society $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Life's Kitchens $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Sw Id $25,000 Boise, ID, US Youth Mentoring 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Ada County $100,000 Garden City, ID, US Capital Campaign 2023
Family Justice Center $20,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2023
West Ada Schools Education Found $100,000 Meridian, ID, US Capital Campaign 2023
Boise State University Foundation $150,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2023
Assistance League Of Boise $15,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2023
College Of Idaho $125,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2023
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $90,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2023
The Idaho Foodbank $35,000 Boise, ID, US School Pantry Program 2023
Women's & Children's Alliance $30,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Boise Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2023
Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage Council $10,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarships 2023
Jesse Tree $25,000 Boise, ID, US Emergency Rental Assistance 2023
Wyakin Foundation $15,000 Boise, ID, US Veterans Support Programs 2023
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Iscpa Scholarships $10,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship Fund 2023
Interfaith Sanctuary $9,500 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Treasure Valley Ymca $100,000 Boise, ID, US Boise Capital Campaign 2023
Children's Museum Of Idaho $25,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2023
Boise Philharmonic $10,000 Boise, ID, US K-12 Music Education Program 2023
Dry Creek Historical Society $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Life's Kitchens $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Sw Id $25,000 Boise, ID, US Youth Mentoring 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Ada County $100,000 Garden City, ID, US Capital Campaign 2023
Family Justice Center $20,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2023
West Ada Schools Education Found $100,000 Meridian, ID, US Capital Campaign 2023
Boise State University Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2022
Assistance League Of Boise $15,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2022
College Of Idaho $50,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
The Idaho Foodbank $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2022
Women's & Children's Alliance $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Family Advocate Program $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Boise Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2022
Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage Council $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Jesse Tree $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Wyakin Foundation $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Idaho Youth Ranch $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
The Peregrine Fund $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Terry Reilly Health Services $10,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2022
Friends Of Zoo Boise $500,000 Boise, ID, US Education Center 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Boise State University Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2022
Assistance League Of Boise $15,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2022
College Of Idaho $50,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
The Idaho Foodbank $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2022
Women's & Children's Alliance $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Family Advocate Program $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Boise Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2022
Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage Council $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Jesse Tree $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Wyakin Foundation $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Idaho Youth Ranch $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
The Peregrine Fund $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Terry Reilly Health Services $10,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2022
Friends Of Zoo Boise $500,000 Boise, ID, US Education Center 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Boise State University Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2022
Assistance League Of Boise $15,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2022
College Of Idaho $50,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
The Idaho Foodbank $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2022
Women's & Children's Alliance $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Family Advocate Program $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Boise Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2022
Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage Council $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Jesse Tree $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Wyakin Foundation $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Idaho Youth Ranch $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Boise Rescue Mission Ministries $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
The Peregrine Fund $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2022
Terry Reilly Health Services $10,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2022
Friends Of Zoo Boise $500,000 Boise, ID, US Education Center 2022
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $10,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2022
Boise State University Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2021
The Idaho Foodbank $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Assistance League Of Boise $12,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2021
College Of Idaho $50,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2021
West Ada Schools Education Found $2,500 Meridian, ID, US Ambassador Leadership Camp 2021
Corpus Christi House $17,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2021
Life's Kitchen $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
The Idaho Foodbank $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2021
Girls On The Run Treasure Valley $5,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Women's & Children's Alliance $30,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Women's & Children's Alliance $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Senior Care Resource Foundation $10,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2021
Meals On Wheels $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Dry Creek Historical Society $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Sw Id $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Bronco Athletic Association $50,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Family Advocate Program $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Ada County $100,000 Garden City, ID, US General Operations 2021
Trica $35,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Saint Alphonsus Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US General Purpose 2021
Boise State University Foundation $25,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2021
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2021
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2021
Boise State University Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2021
The Idaho Foodbank $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Assistance League Of Boise $12,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2021
College Of Idaho $50,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2021
West Ada Schools Education Found $2,500 Meridian, ID, US Ambassador Leadership Camp 2021
Corpus Christi House $17,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2021
Life's Kitchen $15,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
The Idaho Foodbank $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2021
Girls On The Run Treasure Valley $5,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Women's & Children's Alliance $30,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Women's & Children's Alliance $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Senior Care Resource Foundation $10,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2021
Meals On Wheels $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Dry Creek Historical Society $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Sw Id $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Bronco Athletic Association $50,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Family Advocate Program $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Ada County $100,000 Garden City, ID, US General Operations 2021
Trica $35,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2021
Saint Alphonsus Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US General Purpose 2021
Boise State University Foundation $25,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2021
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2021
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $100,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2021
Boise Rescue Mission $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Boise State University Foundation $50,000 Boise, ID, US Scholarship 2020
The Idaho Foodbank $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Boise Public Schools Foundation $10,000 Boise, ID, US Student Aid Fund For Emergencies 2020
Treasure Valley Ymca $25,000 Boise, ID, US Covid Relief 2020
Assistance League Of Boise $10,000 Caldwell, ID, US Children's Essentials 2020
College Of Idaho $50,000 Caldwell, ID, US Scholarship 2020
West Ada Schools Education Found $3,944 Meridian, ID, US Ambassador Leadership Camp 2020
Corpus Christi House $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund $450,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Donor Advised Fund 2020
Life's Kitchen $50,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Life's Kitchen $50,000 Boise, ID, US Building Fund 2020
The Idaho Foodbank $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Meridian Food Bank $10,000 Meridian, ID, US General Operations 2020
Girls On The Run Treasure Valley $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Women's & Children's Alliance $20,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Women's & Children's Alliance $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Senior Care Resource Foundation $10,000 Nampa, ID, US General Operations 2020
Meals On Wheels $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage Council $10,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
Trica $25,000 Boise, ID, US General Operations 2020
University Of Idaho $33,280 Moscow, ID, US Engineering Program 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Bews Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 81-2200028
Website http://www.bewsfoundation.org
Address 750 GREEN ACRES DRIVE Twin Falls, ID 83301-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bews Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Michael W Sullivan
Director Larry D Braga
Director Derek Pica
Director Lois K Fletcher
Director John Berg

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.