Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMccall, Idaho · EIN 82-6008294 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.9M
Organizations funded85
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$123.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURA BETTIS LMCFIDAHOMSNCOM |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 69, MCCALL ID 83638 |
| Phone | 2083442666 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION LINK AVAILABLE AT WWW.LAURAMOORECUNNINGHAM.ORG/GRANTS. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY IDAHO INSTITUTIONS RELATED TO EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, OR SOCIAL SERVICES. |
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
5% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Caldwell, ID | Scholarships | $480,050 |
| Boise State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Boise, ID | Scholarships | $360,025 |
| Idaho State University Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Pocatello, ID | Scholarships | $360,025 |
| University of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Moscow, ID | Scholarships | $360,025 |
| Idaho Community Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Boise, ID | For caldwell night rodeo foundation for stadium improvements | $350,039 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Fdtn - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Nampa, ID | Scholarships | $340,037 |
| Idaho Public Television | Boise, ID | Idaho programming and 60th anniversary | $310,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Nampa, ID | Cwi student center, scholarships | $224,328 |
| Discovery Center of Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Boise, ID | Science museum renovation | $200,003 |
| Lewis & Clark State College - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Lewiston, ID | Scholarships | $135,028 |
| College of Southern Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Twin Falls, ID | Scholarships | $100,037 |
| North Idaho College Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Coeur Dalene, ID | Scholarships | $100,037 |
| Treasure Valley Community College - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Ontario, OR | Scholarships | $100,037 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Nampa, ID | Nursing building | $100,024 |
| Treasure Valley Family YMCA - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Boise, ID | Capital campaign | $100,024 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Moscow, ID | Medical education building | $100,024 |
| Chrysalis Women's Transitional Living Inc | Boise, ID | Transitional housing and programs | $75,000 |
| Idaho Zoological Society Dba Friends of Zoo Boise | Boise, ID | Educational building | $75,000 |
| Bishop Kelly High School Fdtn Inc - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Boise, ID | Scholarships | $50,043 |
| Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce | Boise, ID | Veteran housing and high school partnership | $50,000 |
| Ignite Idaho Family Resource Center Inc | Mccall, ID | Crisis response and counseling | $50,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Boise, ID | Educational youth programming | $50,000 |
| College of Eastern Idaho - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Idaho Falls, ID | Scholarships | $40,025 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Dba Boise Rescue Mission Ministries | Boise, ID | Homeless shelter services | $35,000 |
| Idaho Regional Robotics Inc | Meridian, ID | Support robotics competition | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon | Boise, ID | Community health literacy program | $25,000 |
| Bhm Inc Dba Bingham Healthcare | Blackfoot, ID | Xray equipment | $25,000 |
| Boise Art Museum Inc | Boise, ID | Artreach program | $25,000 |
| Boise Contemporary Theater | Boise, ID | Theater renovation | $25,000 |
| Cascade Medical Center | Cascade, ID | Oxygen and suction systems | $25,000 |
| Recreation Foundation of Elmore County Inc | Mountain Home, ID | Aquatic center locker room | $25,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic Association Inc | Boise, ID | Youth education programs | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Home | Boise, ID | Security system upgrades | $20,000 |
| Jesse Tree | Boise, ID | Emergency rental assistance | $20,000 |
| One Refugee | Salt Lake City, UT | Tuition and laptop support | $20,000 |
| Ride for Joy | Caldwell, ID | Equine therapy | $20,000 |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise, ID | Reach out and read program | $20,000 |
| Southwest District Health | Caldwell, ID | Early literacy programming | $20,000 |
| Bonner Homeless Transitions | Sandpoint, ID | Flooring | $18,000 |
| Breaking Chains Academy of Development | Nampa, ID | Youth development programming | $15,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Idaho Dba Children's Home Counseling Services | Boise, ID | Children's counseling | $15,000 |
| Lutherhaven Ministries Inc | Coeur Dalene, ID | Silver valley youth programming | $15,000 |
| Nami Far North Inc | Sandpoint, ID | Mental health advocacy programs | $15,000 |
| Reading and Math Inc Dba Ampact | Minneapolis, MN | Literacy tutoring | $15,000 |
| Sheperd's Home | Mccall, ID | General operations | $15,000 |
| Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity | Boise, ID | Housing materials | $15,000 |
| Museum of Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Field trip bussing | $11,000 |
| Ballet Idaho | Boise, ID | Youth education programs | $10,000 |
| Basque Foundation Inc Dba Jaialdi 2025 | Boise, ID | Jaialdi 2025 sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho Dba Bbbs | Boise, ID | Youth mentoring program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Nampa (Boys & Girls Clubs of Canyon County) | Nampa, ID | Clubhouse programming | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County Idaho Inc | Garden City, ID | Moseley gameroom updates | $10,000 |
| Cascade School District | Cascade, ID | School greenhouse | $10,000 |
| Idaho Shakespeare Festival | Boise, ID | Youth education programs | $10,000 |
| Inspire Idaho Inc | Boise, ID | Foster support services | $10,000 |
| Nami Idaho | Boise, ID | Community based mental health resources | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Missoula, MT | Youth service corps | $10,000 |
| Nations United Soccer | Boise, ID | Youth soccer program | $10,000 |
| Opera Idaho Inc | Boise, ID | Youth education programs | $10,000 |
| Panhandle Special Needs Inc | Sandpoint, ID | Job training and support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 85 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,875,636 | 85 |
| 2023 | $5,099,751 | 124 |
| 2022 | $6,839,260 | 123 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601959349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6008294
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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