Obsidian Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBoise, Idaho · EIN 91-1897282 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOAN BOREN SECRETARY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1050 N BRIAR LANE, BOISE ID 83712 |
| Phone | 2083435999 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMS EXIST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
58% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aha Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Calvin Coolidge Foundation | Plymouth, VT | General unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Stanley School Parents Association | Stanley, ID | General unrestricted grant | $14,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | General unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Treasure Valley Classical Academy | Fruitland, ID | General unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Stella Oaks Foundation | Bountiful, UT | General unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Byu Latino Alumni Chapter | Provo, UT | General unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Warhawk Air Museum | Nampa, ID | General unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| The Shalem Foundation | New York, NY | General unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Salmon River Clinic | Stanley, ID | General unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Idaho Orchestra Institue | Boise, ID | General unrestricted grant | $1,550 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($49,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,550 | 18 |
| 2024 | $277,550 | 21 |
| 2023 | $214,850 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349105070
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1897282
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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