Idaho Medical Association Foundation
The IMA Foundation is the 501(c)(3) arm of the Idaho Medical Association, supporting Idaho physician training programs through scholarships, loan repayment assistance, and organizational contributions. The foundation is presented as a distinct program page on the official Idaho Medical Association site and includes board listings and a donation link.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Individual medical students/residents or Idaho-based programs administering physician training scholarships or loan-repayment awards, with a clear commitment to serve in Idaho.
Good Fit
- • Applicant is an individual trainee or a program offering scholarships/loan repayment for Idaho physicians.
- • Demonstrated commitment to practice in Idaho (eligibility restriction stated).
- • Request size matches past awards (approximately $2.5k–$5k).
- • Ability to submit via the foundation's public application route or by using the listed PO Box/phone contact.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely to Idaho recipients; historically the footprint is overwhelmingly state‑level with only a small out‑of‑state share in earlier data.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple distinct recipients (9 in 2024 and 7 in 2022), but the portfolio is missionally narrow—primarily individual scholarships and loan‑repayment awards for future physicians—so institutional/mission variety is limited.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists: all 9 recipients in 2024 were recorded as new and there are no repeat grantees across the three observed years; combined with public application information and contact instructions, this indicates strong accessibility for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
