About Us
Built on hope, guided by promise
Unified Children of Promise is a private charitable foundation serving children, families, and communities from Sandpoint, Idaho.
Our history
Unified Children of Promise, Inc. was founded with a simple, enduring belief: that every child carries promise worth nurturing. What began as a heartfelt commitment by Alaina and Charlton Bilow has grown into a private charitable foundation dedicated to lasting, measurable good.
Today, the foundation channels charitable grants and initiatives toward education, health, well-being, and opportunity — helping families and communities build brighter futures together.
Meet our founders
Alaina Bilow
Co-Founder & Director
A dedicated steward of the foundation's mission, committed to creating opportunity and hope for children, families, and communities.
Charlton Bilow
Co-Founder & Director
A dedicated steward of the foundation's mission, committed to creating opportunity and hope for children, families, and communities.
Our Mission
Unified Children of Promise, Inc. is a private charitable foundation dedicated to supporting children, families, and communities through charitable grants and initiatives that promote hope, opportunity, education, health, well-being, and long-term positive outcomes.
Our Vision
A future where every child has the support, opportunity, and care needed to reach their full promise — and where families and communities thrive together.
Our values
Hope
We believe in brighter futures and invest in the promise of every child.
Opportunity
We open doors to education, growth, and lasting possibility.
Compassion
We serve families and communities with warmth, dignity, and care.
Integrity
We steward resources responsibly and act with full transparency.
Community
We strengthen the networks that help children and families thrive.
Impact
We measure outcomes and pursue meaningful, long-term change.
Governance & transparency
501(c)(3) Status
Unified Children of Promise is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) private charitable foundation. EIN: 93-3925776.
Responsible Governance
The foundation is governed by its board of directors and operates under bylaws and policies ensuring sound oversight.
Commitment to Transparency
We file IRS Form 990-PF annually and make our charitable work open and accountable to the communities we serve.
Responsible Stewardship
Every grant is reviewed for charitable purpose, impact, and compliance, with careful recordkeeping at every step.