The conception of Fund for Idaho is a result of the careful and sensitive deliberations of a group of people who have a long history of involvement in the work of progressive social change here in Idaho. This group of progressive activists included: 

• Christopher Hormel - former director of the Global Environment Project Institute, board member of the Snake River Alliance
• Lisa Leff - Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Trillium Asset Management
• Jim Hansen -former state legislator, founder and director of United Vision for Idaho
• Gary Sandusky - community organizer and founder of Idaho Community Action Network
• Liz Merrill - board member of A Territory Resource 
• Diane Ronayne - writer and photographer, founding board member of the City Club of Boise
• Rick Johnson - Executive Director of the Idaho Conservation League

For many years, the progressive community has witnessed the need for a funding vehicle that is sensitive to the needs of Idaho. We have seen those with extreme beliefs deny the pain and suffering existing in the lives of some of our fellow citizens. The denial of these problems is an obstacle to understanding and appropriate action. Our goal is to cultivate an Idaho where all the disparate voices may be heard and responded to with compassion and respect.