The Peregrine Fund The Peregrine Fund was founded in 1970 to restore the Peregrine Falcon, which was removed from the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1999. That success encouraged the organization to expand its focus and apply its experience and understanding to raptor conservation efforts on behalf of more than 100 species in 65 countries worldwide, including the California Condor and Aplomado Falcon in the United States. The organization is non-political, solution-oriented and hands-on . 

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA has a program for third grade students teaching them to swim.  All third grade students from the chosen school(s) are allowed to participate regardless of their family income.  If students don’t have swim suits, one is provided.  Not only does this program teach students to swim, it also offers them the opportunity to climb the rock wall and play while learning in a safe environment.   The Y was granted $2000 allowing them to add one more school to their program.

Mini Joys, Inc.  Mini Joys is a charitable organization  whose purpose is to promote joy, hope, and healing through visits by compassionate miniature horses  to those facing physical, mental or emotional challenges.  Five additional groups will be added to their program with the help of GBRF.

Summary 2011 Grants

Education & Youth

Anser Charter School             $1,000

Assistance League of Boise       1,500

Boys & Girls Club                   1,200

Boy Scouts of Am                   1,200

Girl Scouts                               500

Idaho Botanical Gardens            920

Learning Lab                            741

Mini Joys                                 925

Peregrine Fund                       1,475

Ride For Joy                             500

Bob Gibb Scholarships            3,000

Total                                 $12,961

Arts & Recreation

Boise Bicycle Project            $1,200

First Tee                              1,200

Idaho Dance Theatre               500

Idaho Shakespeare Festival     1,000

YMCA                                2,000

Zoo Boise                            2,500

Total                                 $8,400

Health Care & Social Services

Am. Lung Association           $1,000

Artisans4Hope                        500

BSD Free Dental Clinic            750

Destitute Duffel                      340

Family Advocates                  1,000

Genesis World Mission          1,500

Good Samaritan Home            500

Habitat for Humanity            1,249

Id. Center for Assis. Tech         500

Id. Inmate Education             1,000

Id. Justice Alliance                 1,500

Meridian Library                     800

Total                               $10,639

For a full  listing of grant recipients for 2011 please see the 2011 Annual report.

Annual Report 2011.pdf

Grant App 2012.doc

Grant App 2012.pdf