John Borbonus Memorial Foundation

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
BOISE, IdahoMediumEIN: 260152973
VeteransEducation NonprofitsYouth Development OrganizationsSports Teams, Leagues and Clubs

The site johnborbonusgolf.com is branded for the Borbonus Family/Foundation and hosts the John Borbonus Memorial Golf Tournament; the foundation supports Idaho veterans and scholarships. The EIN 26-0152973 is confirmed in ProPublica/IRS records for the John Borbonus Memorial Foundation.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A nonprofit (often Idaho‑based) working on veterans' services, education or youth sports, with capacity to manage mid‑to‑large grants and local credibility or referrals.

Good Fit

  • Established veteran-support programs or organizations serving Idaho veterans
  • Education or scholarship programs tied to the foundation’s local focus
  • Youth sports or youth golf programs operating in Idaho
  • Existing relationships or referrals from local partners, board members, or past grantees
  • Program capacity to absorb grants in the ~$25k–$220k range

Geography

Restrictive

Giving is strongly concentrated in Idaho; in 2024 about 91% of dollars stayed in the foundation’s home state and only two states received grants.

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The latest year shows 18 distinct recipients with a mix of veterans groups, educational institutions and youth sports programs, and 11 repeat grantees across the observed period, indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients.

New Applicants

Moderate

Direct evidence of recipient turnover is mixed: the foundation added seven new grantees in 2024 (about 39%), but public materials state grants are by preselection/invitation, so new entrants are possible but appear to rely on referrals or being chosen rather than a standard open application.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026