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Imagine Idaho Foundation

EIN 85-2713318 · Ketchum, ID

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF IMAGINE IDAHO IS TO EDUCATE, COALESCE & LEVERAGE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO DEPLOY FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR BROADBAND-COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IN A PRO-COMPETITIVE WAY TO UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED IDAHO. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS INCREASED BROADBAND ACCESS THAT ALLOWS ALL IDAHOANS TO LIVE, LEARN & WORK ANYWHERE IN OUR GREAT STATE. IMAGINE IDAHO HAS A COALITION OF COMMUNITY, CIVIC LEADERS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS COMMITTED TO ENSURING EVERY IDAHOAN HAS ACCESS TO RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE BROADBAND. IMAGINE IDAHO IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING IDAHO COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BUILD SOUND, FUTURE PROOF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND LAST MILE CONNECTIVITY TO HOMES. NOW WITH STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING AND GROWING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES, WE CAN ACHIEVE SOLUTIONS AND FINALLY GET IDAHO CONNECTED. FROM EDUCATION, TELEMEDICINE, AND PRECISION AGRICULTURE TO POST-SECONDARY TRAINING & MORE, IMAGINE IDAHO IS KEY TO ENSURING SUCCESS FOR IDAHOANS.

Income
$485,246
Spending
$388,455
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$110,000, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 112% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $377,180 spent. IN 2023 THE IMAGINE IDAHO TEAM CONTINUED TO DEVELOP A SERVICE "HUB" FOR IDAHO COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS WITH LIMITED OR NO INTERNET ACCESS, AND IN MANY CASES VERY LITTLE KNOWLEDGE, FEW RESOURCES, EXPERTISE, OR CAPACITY TO GET THEIR COMMUNITIES CONNECTED. FUNDING CONTINUED WITH THE MULTI-YEAR EDUCATION AND PLANNING PROCESS TO SUPPORT UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED IDAHOANS TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR DEVELOPING RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE, FUTURE PROOF INTERNET. THE PROGRAM OFFERED ESSENTIAL COACHING AND ADVISORY SERVICES FOR UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED CITIES, COUNTIES, AND NON-PROFITS TO HELP THEM ACCESS AN UNPRECEDENTED INFLUX OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING THAT WILL BECOME AVAILABLE IN 2023 AND 2024. GRANT SUPPORT UNDERWROTE: 1. SUPPORT SERVICES TO GRANTEES, AT NO COST TO THEM, TO FURTHER CAPACITY BUILDING, EDUCATION, COACHING ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PLANNING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH WEBINARS AND GROUP TRAINING, NEWSLETTER UPDATES, REFERRAL AND PARTNERSHIP CONNECTION SERVICES, AND LIAISE ON THEIR BEHALF WITH GRANT PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES. 2. SMALL SUPPORT GRANTS TO GRANTEES TO WAYLAY PROJECT EXPENSE HURDLES. THESE INCLUDED ENGINEERING STUDIES, COST ANALYSIS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT COSTS TO ASSURE THEIR BROADBAND PLANS REACH UNDERSERVED AND UNSERVED COMMUNITIES, ARE FUNDED, AND EXECUTED. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR GRANTS IN THE FUTURE INCLUDE COMMUNITY SURVEYS, ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDIES, MAPPING AND DATA ANALYSIS, AND GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING. 3. A COALITION OF OVER 60 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, CITIES, AND COUNTIES TO WORK TOGETHER ENSURE COHESIVE PLANNING AND EXECUTION THAT SERVES UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED IDAHO RESIDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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