The Bews Foundation
Historical FunderTwin Falls, Idaho · EIN 81-2200028 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEREK PICA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 S ALLANTE AVE, BOISE ID 83709 |
| Phone | 2083364144 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.BEWSFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.BEWSFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.BEWSFOUNDATION.ORG |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University Foundation | Boise, ID | Stadium expansion | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Donor advised fund | $175,000 |
| Friends of Zoo Boise | Boise, ID | Education center | $100,000 |
| College of Idaho | Caldwell, ID | Scholarship | $75,000 |
| The Idaho Foodbank | Boise, ID | School pantry program | $35,000 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | General operations | $30,000 |
| Children's Museum of Idaho | Meridian, ID | General operations | $25,000 |
| Meridian Food Bank | Meridian, ID | General operations | $25,000 |
| Treasure Valley YMCA | Boise, ID | Caldwell YMCA | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Tv | Ontario, OR | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Jesse Tree | Boise, ID | Emergency rental assistance | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sw Id | Boise, ID | Youth mentoring | $15,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic | Boise, ID | K-12 music education program | $15,000 |
| Ride for Joy | Caldwell, ID | General operations | $15,000 |
| St Johns Food Bank | Boise, ID | General operations | $15,000 |
| Boise Public Schools Foundation | Boise, ID | Student aid fund for emergencies | $10,000 |
| Discovery Center of Idaho | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Faces of Hope | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Family Advocate Program | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Family Justice Center | Nampa, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Genesis Community Health | Garden City, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan League | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Learning Lab Inc | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| St Alphonsus Rmc Auxiliary | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanit | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Women's & Children's Alliance | Boise, ID | General operations | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council | Boise, ID | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Girls on the Run | Garden City, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Idaho Diaper Bank | Meridian, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Idaho Wildlife Federation | Boise, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Log Cabin Literary Center | Boise, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mountain Home Military Affairs | Mountain Home Afb, ID | General operations | $5,000 |
| West Ada Education Foundation | Meridian, ID | Myls and college fair | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $947,500 | 34 |
| 2024 | $883,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $944,500 | 22 |
| 2021 | $876,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103486
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2200028
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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