Based in Idaho’s scenic state capital of Boise—the City of Trees—Pride Foundation’s work in Idaho is led by one full-time regional philanthropy officer who works closely with passionate and tireless volunteers and board members throughout the state, from Post Falls to Pocatello.

Idaho has no statewide protections for LGBTQ+ people, despite more than a decade of grassroots efforts to get the Republican-majority Legislature to include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to Idaho’s Human Rights Act as protected classes. Despite oftentimes fierce pushback, thirteen cities have come together to adopt ordinances protecting LGBTQ+ residents from discrimination.

Pride Foundation is proud to partner with many organizations and local leaders across Idaho who share our vision of a world in which all LGBTQ+ youth, adults and families enjoy the freedom to live safely, openly, and genuinely.

Idaho Stories

Current Idaho Scholars

Name School Area of Study
Layla Bagwell Boise State University Social Work
Jamie Bender Pasadena City College Psychology & Human Sexuality
Maxwell Blue Boise State University Art History & Museum Administration
Nicolette Clark Boise State University Law
Wilver Coria Boise State University Nursing & Information Technology Management
Oliver College of Western Idaho Master's in Social Work
Kitchi Maron College of Southern Idaho Social Work
Aster Patton Theatre Arts
Scar Rulien Boise State University Narrative Arts & Film
Toni Sciola College of Western Idaho Pharmacy Technology

Current Idaho Grantees

Organization Name City, State Website
Add the Words, Idaho Boise, Idaho Visit
African Community Development Boise, Idaho Visit
Idaho Abortion Rights Nampa, Idaho Visit
Idaho Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Boise, Idaho Visit
Indigenous Idaho Alliance Boise, Idaho Visit
Inland Oasis Moscow, Idaho Visit
North Idaho AIDS Coalition Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Visit
North Idaho Pride Alliance Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Visit
Southern Idaho Pride, Inc. Twin Falls, Idaho Visit
The Community Center Boise, Idaho Visit
The Pearl Theater, Inc. Bonners Ferry, Idaho Visit
Trans Affirm Twin Falls, Idaho Visit

Stay Informed

Join our email list for LGBTQ+ news and updates.
Newsletter Signup
reCAPTCHA