The mission of the REALTORS® Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in the Boise region through housing-related projects and grants.
The association incorporated the Foundation in 1995 as a 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boise Regional REALTORS® managed by its own Board of Directors. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $1.7 million in grants to qualifying, local non-profit organizations. 2018 grant recipients include:
- Boise Fire Fighters Local 149 Burnout Fund
- Boise Rescue Mission/City Light Home for Women & Children
- Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
- Charitable Assistance To Community’s Homeless (CATCH)
- Chrysalis Women’s Transitional Living, Inc.
- Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers
- Good Samaritan League
- JANNUS, Inc. (Agency for New Americans)
- LEAP Charities, Inc.
- Life’s Kitchen
- Meridian Food Bank
- NeighborWorks®
- The Salvation Army
- Women’s & Children’s Alliance
- West Ada School District Foundation (High School + Homeless = Success Program)
- Matching Gifts Program Applicants
The two largest fundraisers each year include the Give Back Golf Tournament and an annual online auction.
