Our non-profit sponsor is the Boise State University Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3). The Tax ID for the University Foundation is 82-6010706. As part of Boise State, your donations to IBO enjoy the Idaho Education Tax Credit.
Give online or by mail
Find a project to support and click the “give” links below to make a donation online.
Or mail a check to
Intermountain Bird Observatory
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1515
Note any specific project or fund designation in the memo line.
Learn about more ways to support us, including donating stock , a gift through your IRA, and making planned gifts.
Support IBO
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Nancy Cole
In January 2025 the world lost Nancy Cole. Nancy’s family has created a “Nancy Cole Fund” that will support two IBO programs of special interest to both Nancy and David: the Hummingbird Fund and the Research Fund. Contributions can be made on this webpage. Click on the General IBO Fund, then the “Give” button under the Intermountain Bird Observatory Fund. On the following page, enter your gift amount on the righthand side and then scroll down to hit the “Continue” button. Below the contact information section, you’ll see a window marked “Display as”. Use the dropdown menu to choose “In Honor Of” and enter “Nancy Cole” in the “Display Name” window.
In January 2025 the world lost Nancy Cole. Nancy’s family has created a “Nancy Cole Fund” that will support two IBO programs of special interest to both Nancy and David: the Hummingbird Fund and the Research Fund. Contributions can be made on this webpage. Click on the General IBO Fund, then the “Give” button under the Intermountain Bird Observatory Fund. On the following page, enter your gift amount on the righthand side and then scroll down to hit the “Continue” button. Below the contact information section, you’ll see a window marked “Display as”. Use the dropdown menu to choose “In Honor Of” and enter “Nancy Cole” in the “Display Name” window.
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General Fund
Help sustain all of what IBO does, including our programming after the devastation of the Valley Fire. Your donation to IBO’s General Administrative fund will help us regroup and restore our research and outreach efforts. Together, we can ensure that Lucky Peak comes back stronger than ever.
Help sustain all of what IBO does, including our programming after the devastation of the Valley Fire. Your donation to IBO’s General Administrative fund will help us regroup and restore our research and outreach efforts. Together, we can ensure that Lucky Peak comes back stronger than ever.
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Education and Outreach Fund
Your donation to the K-12 fund directly supports IBO’s education and outreach staff, K-12 education program, community outreach and events, and other IBO education program initiatives. A $10 donation to this fund supports one student’s field trip experience to our Boise River site.
Your donation to the K-12 fund directly supports IBO’s education and outreach staff, K-12 education program, community outreach and events, and other IBO education program initiatives. A $10 donation to this fund supports one student’s field trip experience to our Boise River site.
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Hummingbird Fund
Your donation to this fund will support our summer hummingbird research in Idaho City and our winter study of Anna’s Hummingbirds in the Treasure Valley. Gifts will also support our expansion into the Wood River Valley. Your gift will stay local. Help us share the hummingbird joy with children and adults alike!
Your donation to this fund will support our summer hummingbird research in Idaho City and our winter study of Anna’s Hummingbirds in the Treasure Valley. Gifts will also support our expansion into the Wood River Valley. Your gift will stay local. Help us share the hummingbird joy with children and adults alike!
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Diane Moore Nature Center Fund
Your donation to this fund supports construction-related needs for the Diane Moore Nature Center such as trails and boardwalks, interpretive signage, wildlife viewing blinds, habitat restoration, and more. Naming opportunities begin at $5,000.
Your donation to this fund supports construction-related needs for the Diane Moore Nature Center such as trails and boardwalks, interpretive signage, wildlife viewing blinds, habitat restoration, and more. Naming opportunities begin at $5,000.
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Barbara L. Forderhase IBO Education Fund
This endowed fund provides the IBO’s education program with stability for the future.
By adding to the Barbara L. Forderhase IBO Education Fund annually, pledging a contribution from her estate, and inviting others to participate, the impact of the fund will continue to grow. Learn more about Barb’s generous gift.
Gifts of any size to build this endowment are welcome and encouraged. Each gift is a permanent investment in IBO’s long-term ability to educate kids and adults alike.
This endowed fund provides the IBO’s education program with stability for the future.
By adding to the Barbara L. Forderhase IBO Education Fund annually, pledging a contribution from her estate, and inviting others to participate, the impact of the fund will continue to grow. Learn more about Barb’s generous gift.
Gifts of any size to build this endowment are welcome and encouraged. Each gift is a permanent investment in IBO’s long-term ability to educate kids and adults alike.
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Research Fund
Your donation to this fund will support our IBO team Goshawk research, Crossbill fieldwork, and anti-poaching outreach efforts (including youth hunters education, Curlews in the Classroom, and adult outreach programs). Plus will cover data fees for our Long-billed Curlew transmitters to keep them all up and running.
Your donation to this fund will support our IBO team Goshawk research, Crossbill fieldwork, and anti-poaching outreach efforts (including youth hunters education, Curlews in the Classroom, and adult outreach programs). Plus will cover data fees for our Long-billed Curlew transmitters to keep them all up and running.