First Federal Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBurley, Idaho · EIN 57-1141539 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,857 and $4,695.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | VALLIANN NELSON |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 249, TWIN FALLS ID 83303 |
| Phone | 2087334222 |
| VNELSON@BANKFIRSTFED.COM | |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS, IRS STATUS, REQUEST INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | JUNE 16TH AND NOVEMBER 14TH |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Food Bank | Meridian, ID | Loading dock improvements | $5,000 |
| Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Ctr | Twin Falls, ID | Equine equipment | $5,000 |
| Astegos Inc | Garden City, ID | Electric pallet jack | $5,000 |
| Uscri Refugee Programs | Twin Falls, ID | 50 bicycles | $5,000 |
| Castleford School District | Castleford, ID | Fire alarm system | $4,998 |
| Twin Falls County Fair | Filer, ID | Building enhancement | $4,998 |
| Minikoka County Fire Protection Dis | Heyburn, ID | Rescue equipment | $4,800 |
| Twin Falls Scholl District Special | Twin Falls, ID | Assistive tech equipment | $4,800 |
| Love Yourself | Kimberly, ID | Cargo trailer | $4,695 |
| South Central Community Action Pshp | Twin Falls, ID | Skide steer equipment | $4,615 |
| Ageless Senior Citizens | Kimberly, ID | Handicap accessable door | $4,404 |
| Magic Mountain Ski Patrol | Kimberly, ID | Radio equipment | $3,660 |
| Boise Contemporary Theater | Boise, ID | Doorway control system | $3,500 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Technology equipment | $3,221 |
| So Central Public Health District | Twin Falls, ID | Car seats | $3,160 |
| Mini Cassia Youth Football League | Paul, ID | Program sponsorship | $2,970 |
| Jerome Little Tigers Preschool | Jerome, ID | Commercial washer & dryer | $2,940 |
| Valley House Homeless Shelter | Twin Falls, ID | Bedding | $2,770 |
| Magic Valley Marlins | Twin Falls, ID | Portable speaker system | $2,619 |
| Filer School Foundation | Filer, ID | Forestry equipment | $2,594 |
| Trinity New Hope Inc | Nampa, ID | Home smoke detectors | $2,500 |
| West End Senior Center | Buhl, ID | Tables | $2,280 |
| Minidoka Memorial Hospital | Rupert, ID | Cpr maniquins | $2,064 |
| Walker Center for Addiction | Twin Falls, ID | Lockers | $2,000 |
| Mount Harrison Heritage Fndtn | Burley, ID | Ada compliant restrooms | $2,000 |
| St Nicholas Catholic School | Rupert, ID | Fence enhancement | $1,857 |
| Jerome Senior Citizens Center | Jerome, ID | Kitchen equipment | $1,788 |
| Meridian Library Foundation | Meridian, ID | Furniture and equipment | $1,662 |
| Buhl School District | Buhl, ID | Electronic components | $1,575 |
| Iesdb Raptor Manor Storage | Twin Falls, ID | Shipping container | $1,500 |
| Twin Falls School District 411 | Twin Falls, ID | Education equipment | $1,440 |
| Buhl Family Network Inc | Buhl, ID | Play ground equipment | $1,262 |
| Childrens Museum of Magic Valley | Twin Falls, ID | Early learning suplies | $1,199 |
| Twin Falls Rapids Soccer Club | Twin Falls, ID | Veo soccer camera | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,871 | 34 |
| 2023 | $114,185 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349102890
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1141539
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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