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The Frank Church Institute is a nonprofit entity within Boise State’s School of Public Service. All gifts to the Institute are managed by The Boise State University Foundation, a tax-exempt Idaho organization under 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (#82-6010706), and are eligible for federal and state charitable income tax deductions. The Institute is overseen by a Board of Directors with Skip Oppenheimer serving as Chair and granddaughter of Frank and Bethine Church, Monica Church serving as the Executive Director.
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the financial support of individuals, corporations, and foundations in order to sustain our work. If you value what The Frank Church Institute has to offer Boise State students and the community, please consider donating a one-time, monthly or sustaining gift. Not only is your gift tax-deductible but it is also eligible for the Idaho Education Tax Credit.
Choosing where to give:
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The Frank Church Institute Fund
Funds important programming; including the annual Frank Church Conference, a free event for students and the community, the Congress to Campus program, local and national speakers, and much more.
Funds important programming; including the annual Frank Church Conference, a free event for students and the community, the Congress to Campus program, local and national speakers, and much more.
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The Frank Church Society
The Frank Church Society is a membership based group that operates under the auspices of the Frank Church Institute. The mission of the Frank Church Society is to create opportunities for the public to engage in interactive, non-partisan discussions with experts on a broad range of issues that were important to the late Senator and continue to be vital today.
The Frank Church Society is a membership based group that operates under the auspices of the Frank Church Institute. The mission of the Frank Church Society is to create opportunities for the public to engage in interactive, non-partisan discussions with experts on a broad range of issues that were important to the late Senator and continue to be vital today.
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The Frank Church Scholarship and Internship Fund
Also known as the Church Scholars, the Frank Church Scholarship and Internship Fund supports the selection of annually sponsored internships with federal, state, international nonprofit, or other mission-centered enterprises that provide globally minded Boise State students with meaningful work experience that will support the development of tomorrow’s great leaders.
Also known as the Church Scholars, the Frank Church Scholarship and Internship Fund supports the selection of annually sponsored internships with federal, state, international nonprofit, or other mission-centered enterprises that provide globally minded Boise State students with meaningful work experience that will support the development of tomorrow’s great leaders.
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Frank Church Insitute's High School Model United Nations at Boise State Fund
Supports the programming and operations of the Model UN program for Idaho High School students. This includes recruitment, no fee participation for all Idaho students, adviser curriculum and stipend, and the annual three day competition at Boise State.
Supports the programming and operations of the Model UN program for Idaho High School students. This includes recruitment, no fee participation for all Idaho students, adviser curriculum and stipend, and the annual three day competition at Boise State.
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The Frank and Bethine Church Chair of Public Affairs Fund
Funds the naming of a distinguished scholar to help lead the Institute’s work. Provides essential resources for the Chair to do research and promote the values of Senator Frank Church and Bethine Church.
Funds the naming of a distinguished scholar to help lead the Institute’s work. Provides essential resources for the Chair to do research and promote the values of Senator Frank Church and Bethine Church.