John Borbonus Memorial Foundationinc
Invitation OnlyBoise, Idaho · EIN 26-0152973 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$55,000
Total assets$24.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $101,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Ground | Ketchum, ID | Gen support-veterans programs | $200,000 |
| American Classical School of Idaho | Fruitland, ID | Education and veteran support | $190,000 |
| Wyakin Foundation | Boise, ID | Gen support-veterans programs | $152,815 |
| Idaho Veterans Network Corporation | Boise, ID | Gen support-veterans programs | $101,000 |
| First Tee of Idaho | Boise, ID | General support-youth golf | $100,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Gen support-veterans programs | $100,000 |
| Treasure Valley Classical Academy | Fruitland, ID | Education support | $100,000 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Men/Women golf programs | $55,000 |
| Idaho Veterans Assistance League | Boise, ID | Gen support-veterans programs | $55,000 |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart | Annandale, VA | Gen support-veterans programs | $41,565 |
| Veterans Enterprise Alliance | Boise, ID | General support-veterans programs | $25,000 |
| Gem State Blinded Vets Reg Assoc | Boise, ID | General support-veterans programs | $16,566 |
| Syringa Speaker Series | Boise, ID | Education support | $5,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America Idaho Chapter | Boise, ID | Gen support-veterans programs | $1,565 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,143,511 | 14 |
| 2024 | $1,134,290 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,042,700 | 20 |
| 2022 | $1,121,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632299349100608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0152973
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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