Boise State University Foundation
Boise State University Foundation reported $84.4 million in revenue and $49.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.02 went to program services, $6.59 to management and general costs and $8.39 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 71.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $384,339 (Chief Executive Officer). Revenue rose 256% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $50MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $84M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$71.26 $60M
- Program service revenue$13.10 $11M
- Investment income$15.64 $13M
Other revenue was negative: −$60,507. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.0% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 6.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 8.4% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.07 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 71.3% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 13.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $384,339 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.78% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 71.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 32 of 32 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe Foundation provides general support for Boise State University through both endowment and current use funds. Some highlights for the fiscal year end June 30, 2025 include the continued support for all academic colleges, computer science and engineering, STEM, health sciences, research in public policy, education, arts and sciences, True Blue scholarships, endowed positions, athletics, and other various support programs at Boise State University. Effective July 1, 2024, the Boise State University division of University Advancement was merged into the Foundation, forming one unified…
The Foundation administers over 1,000 different academic scholarships for Boise State University. Applicants may be required to write an essay, provide transcripts, and if applying for scholarships requiring financial need applicants must include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid report (FAFSA). Other requirements may be included, depending on the scholarship. During fiscal year end June 30, 2025, the Foundation distributed over 2,500 scholarship awards to 1,560 recipients
The Foundation provides support services for both the Bronco Athletic Association and the Boise State University Alumni Association. This includes, but is not limited to, member lists, data entry and updates, financial support through donation receipts, reporting, and other ad hoc services as they are needed such as managing registration for events
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $339,671 | $0 | $44,668 | $384,339 |
| Interim CEO; Chief Executive Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $225,875 | $0 | $38,114 | $263,989 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $209,467 | $0 | $36,196 | $245,663 |
| AVP, Advancement Services Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $206,242 | $0 | $32,475 | $238,717 |
| AVP, Alumni & Constituent Engagement Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $182,916 | $0 | $34,001 | $216,917 |
| Executive Director, Development Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,784 | $0 | $29,109 | $175,893 |
| Corporate & Foundation Partnerships Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $124,839 | $0 | $26,815 | $151,654 |
| Interim AVP, Development Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,439 | $0 | $26,328 | $147,767 |
0 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Boise State University Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b32 · 32 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 50
- Volunteers Part I, line 634
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ANC Sports Enterprises LLC Videoboard Installation | $735,697 |
| Poll Sound Stadium Speaker Project | $636,886 |
| Engineered Structures Inc Construction Management Building | $553,548 |
| Hollman Inc Locker Installation Project | $399,938 |
| Zuri Group Organizational Assessment | $217,190 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 9 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
28 private foundations reported grants to Boise State University Foundation totaling $1.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
Correct a figure or respond
Every number above is copied from Boise State University Foundation's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Boise State University Foundation, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
Share or embed this breakdown
Of every $100 Boise State University Foundation spent in FY2025, $85.02 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
Embed on your site
Similar-sized charities in this cause
- Chico State EnterprisesChico, CA · revenue $84M · programs 83.1% · FY2025
- Thales AcademyRaleigh, NC · revenue $85M · programs 97.1% · FY2025
- Faulkner UniversityMontgomery, AL · revenue $84M · programs 87.8% · FY2025
- Our Lady of the Lake University of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX · revenue $85M · programs 88.5% · FY2025
- University of New Mexico FoundationAlbuquerque, NM · revenue $84M · programs 76.5% · FY2025
Questions people ask
How much of Boise State University Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Boise State University Foundation reported that 85.0% of its $49.6 million in expenses went to program services, 6.6% to management and general and 8.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Boise State University Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Boise State University Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $384,339, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Boise State University Foundation get its money?
Of $84.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 71.3% came from contributions and grants and 13.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Boise State University Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 82-6010706 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621359349311892 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541219349300824 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431249349301448 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341309349304159 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221309349301462 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121239349301637 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 82-6010706: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.