The Emelco Foundation
Invitation OnlyHayden, Idaho · EIN 95-3863839 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$333K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gospel Mission of Spokane | Spokane, WA | $8,000 Christmas dinner, $8,000 UGM staff training, $7,000 remodel of men's Aftercare apartment | $23,000 |
| Lutherhaven Ministries | Coeur Dalene, ID | New sound system for Camp Lutherhaven chapel | $21,000 |
| Feast Collective | Spokane, WA | Table Time Community Resource Navigation Program | $21,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Protect and stabilize highly vulnerable children in Haiti | $21,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | $15,500 for Borescope Replacement Fund and $4,500 for Kalimantan Medevac Fund | $20,000 |
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | Education finance in Ghana | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Mobile medical & dental units in Ukraine | $20,000 |
| World Vision | Seattle, WA | Malawi Economic Empowerment Program | $20,000 |
| Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies | Mancelona, MI | $10,000 towards capital improvements and $8,000 for student scholarships | $18,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Operating costs toward staff positions | $16,000 |
| Love Inc Kootenai County | Coeur Dalene, ID | Operating costs for the Connection Center & Resource Hub | $16,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | Emelco Foundation Endowed Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Restavek Freedom Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Child Advocacy Program | $16,000 |
| Zoe International | Santa Clarita, CA | One year supply of rice for Zoe staff and the children in Zoe's care | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | Africa Mercy II Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Water for Good | Bentonville, AR | Construction of 3 waterpoints for the Varin project in Cambodia | $10,000 |
| Hagar USA | Charlotte, NC | Survivor Education and Reintegration-Pathways to Independence | $10,000 |
| Impact Campus Ministries INC | Mishawaka, NC | Funding for equitable staff compensation and hiring practices | $10,000 |
| Big Table | Spokane, WA | Leadership development and training for directors and operations directors | $9,000 |
| Intervention Center for Early Childhood | Irvine, CA | Feeding Therapy Kitchen Appliances & Equipment | $8,000 |
| Redeeming Babel | San Jose, CA | Good Faith Podcast - Climate Series | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $286,800 | 18 |
| 2023 | $314,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104895
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3863839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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