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Bews Foundation is a private trust based in TWIN FALLS, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Larry D Braga. It holds total assets of $18.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Idaho. According to available records, Bews Foundation has made 87 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $877K and $2.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $500K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Idaho and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$450K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bews Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ID, OH.
Bews Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $500K.
The application deadline is SEE WEBSITE AT WWW.BEWSFOUNDATION.ORG. See website at www.bewsfoundation.org.
Bews Foundation is headquartered in TWIN FALLS, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry D Braga | DIRECTOR | $47K | $0 | $47K |
| Derek Pica | DIRECTOR | $47K | $0 | $47K |
| John Berg | DIRECTOR | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Lois K Fletcher | DIRECTOR | $23K | $0 | $23K |
| Michael W Sullivan | DIRECTOR | $23K | $0 | $23K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Boise, ID | $150K | 2023 |
| College Of IdahoSCHOLARSHIP | Caldwell, ID | $125K | 2023 |
| Treasure Valley YmcaBOISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Boise, ID | $100K | 2023 |
| West Ada Schools Education FoundCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Meridian, ID | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Ada CountyCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Garden City, ID | $100K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift FundDONOR ADVISED FUND | Cincinnati, OH | $90K | 2023 |
| The Idaho FoodbankSCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM | Boise, ID | $35K | 2023 |
| Women'S & Children'S AllianceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $30K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Sw IdYOUTH MENTORING | Boise, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Jesse TreeEMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE | Boise, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Museum Of IdahoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Meridian, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Family Justice CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Nampa, ID | $20K | 2023 |
| Assistance League Of BoiseCHILDREN'S ESSENTIALS | Caldwell, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Wyakin FoundationVETERANS SUPPORT PROGRAMS | Boise, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Dry Creek Historical SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Life'S KitchensGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $15K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage CouncilSCHOLARSHIPS | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Boise Public Schools FoundationSTUDENT AID FUND FOR EMERGENCIES | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Iscpa ScholarshipsSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Boise Rescue Mission MinistriesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Boise PhilharmonicK-12 MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Interfaith SanctuaryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Zoo BoiseEDUCATION CENTER | Boise, ID | $500K | 2022 |
| Meridian Food BankGENERAL OPERATIONS | Meridian, ID | $10K | 2022 |
| Family Advocate ProgramGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $10K | 2022 |
| Idaho Youth RanchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boise, ID | $10K | 2022 |