E L and B G Lightfoot Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 82-0454166 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,500 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EL BG LIGHTFOOT FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | US BANK 101 S CAPITAL BLVD 1400, BOISE ID 83702 |
| Phone | 2083837212 |
| Form and materials | SEND LETTER TO REQUEST APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS / DECEMBER 1 FOR NON-SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS |
| Restrictions | RESIDENTS OF EASTERN OREGON OR SOUTHERN IDAHO, FOR EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, OR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Scholarship | $382,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Scholarship | $228,500 |
| College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | Scholarship | $97,000 |
| Jesse Tree of Idaho Inc | Boise, ID | Grant | $60,000 |
| Womens Childrens Alliance | Boise, ID | Grant | $54,000 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa, ID | Scholarship | $53,500 |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Boise, ID | Grant | $50,000 |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Scholarship | $36,000 |
| Lewis Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Scholarship | $32,500 |
| American Red Cross | Boise, ID | Grant | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Nampa, ID | Grant | $30,000 |
| Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity | Boise, ID | Grant | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-North Idaho | Hayden, ID | Grant | $25,000 |
| Family Advocacy Center Education | Boise, ID | Grant | $20,000 |
| Family Services Alliance of Se Idah | Pocatello, ID | Grant | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Boise, ID | Grant | $20,000 |
| Jannus Inc | Boise, ID | Grant | $17,500 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Neigborhood Housing Services Inc | Boise, ID | Grant | $15,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | Boise, ID | Grant | $12,500 |
| Idaho Falls Rescue Mission | Idaho Falls, ID | Grant | $11,000 |
| University of Idaho | Moscow, ID | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Moscow, ID | Grant | $9,500 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Selway Bitterroot Foundation | Boise, ID | Grant | $7,500 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Society of Saint Vincent de Paul | Boise, ID | Grant | $7,000 |
| College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Treasure Valley Community College | Ontario, OR | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Utah Tech University | St George, UT | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Wilderness Science Foundation | Mccall, ID | Grant | $5,500 |
| Friends of Idaho State Parks | Boise, ID | Grant | $5,010 |
| Giraffe Laugh Inc | Garden City, ID | Grant | $5,000 |
| House Next Door Inc | Nampa, ID | Grant | $5,000 |
| Eastern Oregon University | LA Grande, OR | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Selkirk Conservation Alliance Inc | Priest River, ID | Grant | $2,500 |
The return also lists 76 grants to individuals ($286,184). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,715,694 | 120 |
| 2023 | $1,695,175 | 126 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620159349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0454166
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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