Foundation

First Federal Foundation


The First Federal Bank’s Board of Directors is deeply committed to supporting local efforts that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of the people who live and work in our communities. To that end, in 2003, First Federal established the First Federal Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to serve the needs of its communities by actively seeking community development opportunities to support educational, civic, health, human services, social, and cultural organizations that address these objectives. Twice a year, the Foundation accepts applications and awards grants to fund local non-profits. To date, the First Federal Foundation has awarded nearly $1.5 million to organizations serving our communities.

The Foundation offers two grant cycles (Summer and Winter) per year.

Applications for the First Federal Foundation Summer 2025 grants will open in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for updates! 


 

Winter 2024 Grant Recipients

Organization Project Description
Astegos.org Electric Pallet Jack
Children's Museum of the Magic Valley Early Childhood Development Supplies
Filer School Foundation Forestry Class Teaching Equipment
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind Storage Container
Jerome Little Tigers Preschool and Daycare Dishwasher
Magic Mountain Ski Patrol Radio Equipment
Magic Valley Marlins Portable Speaker System
Minidoka County Fire Protection District Confined Space Rescue Equipment
Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation ADA Restroom Renovations
South Central Public Health District Child Car Seats
South Central Community Action Partnership Skid Steer
Twin Falls School District Special Education Assistive Learning Technology Equipment
Trinity New Hope, Inc. Smoke Detectors for Homes
Twin Falls Rapids Soccer Video Equipment
USCRI Refugee Programs Bicycles
Valley House Homeless Shelter Bedding
West End Senior Center Tables

Click here to view previous Foundation Grant recipients.

Organizations applying for First Federal Foundation Grants must qualify as exempt organizations under Sections 170(c)(1), 170(c)(2), or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Foundation Financial Information - Form 990-PF

If you have any questions, please contact Nick Popplewell at [email protected].

Funding decisions will be made by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, who meet biannually in July and December. Grant awards are generally to capital projects between $1,000 - $5,000. The Foundation encourages applications from organizations throughout Southern Idaho including the Magic Valley, Treasure Valley, and Mini-Cassia area.

The Foundation does not provide grants to support the following:

  • Individuals
  • Political causes
  • Religious organizations
  • Private clubs

In addition to completing the online grant application, the following items need to be attached and submitted electronically with the application submission.

  • Cover letter – to include the organization’s background and objectives
  • Sources of additional funding and/or letters of match commitment
  • Detailed proposed budget
  • State of Idaho Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Incorporation, if organization is a 501(c)(3).
  • Letters of local/regional support. (Up to 3)
  • Project bid documents
  • IRS designation form