IDAHO FALLS — Eastern Idaho’s spirit of generosity was on full display Thursday evening at The Idaho Community Foundation’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy, held at a packed event in downtown Idaho Falls.
More than 150 guests gathered to recognize two outstanding Idaho Falls community members — Kaylee Wilson, recipient of the Cecil D. Andrus Volunteer of the Year Award, and Park Price, recipient of ICF’s prestigious Forever Idaho Board of Directors Award.
The evening also featured the announcement of a major statewide milestone: ICF has now granted $200 million to Idaho communities since 1988, including nearly $33 million in East Idaho alone.
“Kaylee and Park represent the very best of Eastern Idaho,” said Mary Lynn Hartwell, Idaho Falls resident and former ICF board member who co-hosted the event. “Their leadership, generosity and love for this community show what’s possible when we invest in each other.”
Wilson, a 2025 high school graduate and volunteer at Champ’s Heart, organized a rodeo for children with disabilities as part of her senior project — an event that drew praise for its thoughtful design and inclusive spirit.
Price, a longtime business and civic leader, was honored for decades of contributions to economic development, education and the arts in Eastern Idaho. His leadership at Bank of Idaho and his philanthropic efforts with his wife, Sharon, were recognized as “transformational” for the region.
The event also launched ICF’s $200M Moment: Make More Good Possible campaign, a statewide effort to celebrate the milestone and invite more Idahoans to get involved. Residents can enter a drawing to award a grant to a local nonprofit or contribute to a regional prize pool seeded with $5,000 per region.
“Every dollar granted is a reflection of someone who believes in making Idaho better,” said Steve Burns, ICF president and CEO. “And we’re just getting started.”
To learn more or participate in the campaign, visit idahocf.org/make-more-good-possible.php.





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