Idaho Food Drive Aims to Fill Shelves
The Great Idaho Food Drive runs through November 19 as food insecurity affects 14.2% of the state's residents.
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Idaho Business Philanthropy News
This page covers philanthropy in Idaho, from large gifts to nonprofits and corporate giving to community fundraising. Coverage follows donations, benefit events and the organizations that depend on them.
Recent news
November 5, 2026
Bank Branches Collect Winter Gear for Local NeedWashington Trust Bank branches in North Idaho are collecting cold-weather accessories through November 20 for distribution by Partners Inland Northwest.
November 3, 2026
Crash Victim's Family Seeks $50,000 for RecoveryA GoFundMe campaign aims to cover lost wages and medical costs for a Southern Idaho mother injured in a head-on wrong-way crash.
October 30, 2026
Aviation Foundation Raffles Three Piper J-3 CubsThe Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation is raising funds to support backcountry access through a new raffle.
October 29, 2026
Idaho Resident to Stream for St. Luke's KidsKristin Langedyke is hosting a charity gaming event in November to benefit Idaho's only children's hospital.
October 29, 2026
Idaho Mayors Join 13th Annual Walking ChallengeForty local leaders are competing to earn community grants by tracking their daily steps throughout October.
October 28, 2026
Eagle Couple Donates 2026 Idaho Capitol Christmas TreeResidents Dr. Mick and Ruth Mickelson provided the official tree for this year's state holiday celebration.
October 22, 2026
Stinker Stores Launches Stomp Out Hunger CampaignThe 16th annual initiative aims to support food-insecure families through dollar-for-dollar donation matching.
October 21, 2026
Tobacco Firms Donate Heavily to Idaho State CampaignsManufacturers contributed over $50,000 to the re-election campaigns of Idaho's top political leaders.
October 8, 2026
Idaho Philanthropy Hall of Fame Inducted Four HonoreesThe Idaho Community Foundation recognized residents for their long-term contributions to civic and charitable leadership.
October 1, 2026
Representative Berch Led Idaho Legislative FundraisingRepresentative Steve Berch became the only Idaho legislative candidate to raise more than $200,000 for the 2026 campaign.
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Idaho philanthropy reporting spans major donations to hospitals and universities, corporate giving programs, fundraising drives and the nonprofits that rely on local generosity. Coverage reaches from the capital across the rural counties, wherever a gift or campaign takes hold. Donations tied to health care and education tend to draw the largest gifts. Seasonal giving and disaster relief drive much of the volume of the year.