The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich -Paen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHailey, Idaho · EIN 81-1808847 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
70% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT | General | $25,000 |
| St Lukes Wr Foundation | Ketchum, ID | General | $20,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Bellevue, ID | General | $20,000 |
| Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Stephen Michael Sules Foundation | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Blinknow Foundation | Mendham, NJ | General | $8,000 |
| Bridge Basketball Club Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General | $8,000 |
| Operation Bbq Relief | Peculiar, MO | General | $8,000 |
| Stephen J Wampler Foundation | Coronado, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Blaine County Education Foundation | Hailey, ID | General | $6,000 |
| Denver Dachshund Rescue | Denver, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Share Foundation | El Dorado, AR | General | $5,000 |
| Alpha Project for the Homeless | San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Puppy Rescue Mission | Boise, ID | General | $4,000 |
| Hospice Care of Wr Valley | Ketchum, ID | General | $2,000 |
| Touched by an Animal Central Fund | Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Honor Bell Foundation | Englewood, CO | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($127,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $287,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349102863
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1808847
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.