Nonprofit · EIN 23-7098404
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC
Also known as TRUST I& INVMT OFFICE
Tax-exempt · MOSCOW, ID 83844
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $61,212,791 | $48,791,581 | $12,421,210 | $565,089,456 | $28,563,762 | $536,525,694 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $51,300,461 | $33,334,255 | $17,966,206 | $508,865,928 | $27,670,183 | $481,195,745 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $39,573,106 | $30,186,097 | $9,387,009 | $465,018,022 | $25,257,560 | $439,760,462 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $37,433,785
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,671,616
- Net rental income
- $107,390
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12,924,948
- Other revenue
- $107,390
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,169,960
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,385,791
- Other salaries and wages
- $308,536
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,817,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $218,785
- Accounting fees
- $101,035
- Travel
- $19,442
- Program services (functional)
- $45,375,964
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,120,028
- Fundraising (functional)
- $295,589
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $508,865,928
- Total assets, end of year
- $565,089,456
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,563,762
- Net assets, end of year
- $536,525,694
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,034,000
- Publicly traded securities
- $382,833,330
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,030,269
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $523,495,425
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$3,716
- Gross receipts
- $189,933,122
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 553
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- ID
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin McLuen | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $286,181 | $43,819 |
| Linda Campos Chief Financial | Officer (As of Aug '24) Officer | 40 | $214,313 | $34,906 |
| Jen Root | Vice President, Development Key employee | 40 | $204,818 | $33,020 |
| Christian Elsberry | Vice President, Foundation Services Key employee | 40 | $184,266 | $31,478 |
| Bobbi Hughes - Chief Strat | Partnerships Officer for Engineering Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,201 | $31,706 |
| Amy Lientz - Asst VP Alumni | Relation & Exec Dir, Alumni Assoc. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,015 | $27,312 |
| Sharon Morgan | Senior Director, OETGP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,766 | $27,905 |
| Ann Barrington | Senior Director, Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,951 | $25,671 |
| Mahmood Sheikh - Associate | Athletic Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,383 | $28,275 |
| Clint Marshall | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Copple Trout | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Hutchinson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| David Butler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Elg | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Angella Broesch | Director (As of Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Dyess | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Engberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Hale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Hasenoehrl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Huotari | Director (As of Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Madison | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Parrott | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ken Pierce | Director (As of Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Pruss | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Earl Reed | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ryne Stoker | Director (As of Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Travis Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Urso | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Blair Wilson | Director (Until Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Craig Olson | Director (Until Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Dixon | Director (Until Mar '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rod Gramer | Director (Until Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Maynard | Director (Until Feb '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bill McCann | Director (Until Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joanne Stringfield | Director (Until Oct '25) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben McLuen Chief Executive | Officer (Beginning 1/1/2024) Officer | 40 | $254,320 | $14,350 |
| Shawna Lindquist Interim Exec | Director (Ended 12/31/2023) Officer | 40 | $187,414 | $14,750 |
| Deb Bell Former Director of | Finance (Ended 6/30/2023) Former | 40 | $106,722 | $7,475 |
| Linda Copple Trout | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Marshall | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Butler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Olson | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Davidson | Director (Termed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dixon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirby Dyess | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Elg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Engberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Gramer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Hasenoehrl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Hutchinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Maynard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill McCann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee McCollum | Director (Termed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Earl Reed | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Stevenson | Director (Termed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Anne Stringfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Urso | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Madison | Director (Appointed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Parrott | Director (Appointed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Pruss | Director (Appointed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Travis Thompson | Director (Appointed 10/2023) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Lindquist | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $148,078 | $59,668 |
| Deborah Bell | Director of Finance Officer | 40 | $142,120 | $57,677 |
| David Renner | Systems Analyst Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,827 | $41,475 |
| Linda Copple Trout | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Marshall | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Blair Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Butler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Olson | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Davidson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dixon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirby Dyess | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Annette Elg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Engberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Gramer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hale | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Hasenoehrl | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Hutchinson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Maynard | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill McCann | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee McCollum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Earl Reed | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Stevenson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jo Anne Stringfield | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Urso | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 875 PERIMETER DR MSC 3143, MOSCOW, ID 83844-3143
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 875 Perimeter Drive MS 1011, Moscow ID 83844
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ben McLuen, 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3143, Moscow, ID 838443143
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Bethany Kersten, 875 Perimeter Drive MS 1011, Moscow ID 83844
- Signed the 990
- Linda Campos, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (208) 885-4000
- Website
- www.uidahofoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The mission of the University of Idaho Foundation, Inc. is to inspire, manage, and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho.
Program accomplishments
- University Support: Accept, manage, invest, and distribute gifts and contributions from the general public for educational purposes and award such funds to the University of Idaho, including scholarships, student focused programs, faculty, research, and other support.Number of non-endowment donors: 6107Number of endowment donors: 1204Number of endowments: 1943Expenses $45,169,960 · grants $45,169,960
- Alumni Support: The Foundation supports Alumni Programs through its Office of Alumni Relations, which are designed to build and sustain meaningful relationships between the University and its alumni. These programs foster engagement through events, outreach, and volunteer opportunities that strengthen alumni connections to the University and its mission. During the year the Office of Alumni Relations sponsored 144 events, supported by approximately 89 volunteers, to provide engagement and connections with over 8,193 alumni and donors. Through these efforts, the Foundation builds alumni connections, develops volunteer leadership and promotes philanthropic support aligned with institutional priorities.Expenses $206,004
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7098404
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $565,089,456
- Income (IRS master file)
- $189,933,122
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $61,212,791 | $48,791,581 | $565,089,456 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $51,300,461 | $33,334,255 | $508,865,928 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $39,573,106 | $30,186,097 | $465,018,022 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $83,800,693 | $36,721,665 | $439,325,192 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Bethany Kersten | June 30, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7098404).
Questions about UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC is 23-7098404.
- Is UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ben McLuen.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $286,181 (Benjamin McLuen, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $61,212,791, expenses of $48,791,581 and total assets of $565,089,456 at year end.
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