Foundation

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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 more than $1.3 million to organizations serving our communities.

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

Summer 2024 Grant Recipients

Organization Name Project Description
Ageless Senior Citizens Install handicap-accessible automatic door
Boise Contemporary Theater Access control system for front door
Buhl Family Network Ninja obstacle course
Buhlean Operators Robotic components
Wolf Pup Preschool Fire alarm system
College of Southern Idaho Five Surface Go 4 devices
Idaho Foodbank Warehouse Loading dock seals
Jerome Senior Center Kitchen organization equipment
Love Yourself Inc. Enclosed cargo trailer
Meridian Library District Foundation Patio furniture and play equipment
Mini-Cassia Youth Contact Football League Equipment
Minidoka Memorial Hospital CPR equipment
Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center Pulse electromagnetic field machine
St. Nicholas Catholic School Privacy screen for chain link fence
Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo Foundation Roll-up windows for food service building
Twin Falls School District Four sets of gaming consoles
Walker Center for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Locker installation

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