Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $27.6 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $222,868 and the largest $7.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$27.6 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$222,868
- Largest grant$7.2 million
- Assets$849 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $36.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36.4 million | 48 | $807 million |
| 2024 | $27.6 million | 44 | $849 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ja Kathryn Albertson Foundation 501 Baybrook Court, Boise, ID 83706 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 424-2600 |
| What to submit | One to three page letter of inquiry. Major grants are made through rfp or invitation to apply. Check website (jkaf.org) for current invitations and programs. |
| Restrictions | I.r.c. Section 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, or expenditure responsibility required. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 36 | $23.5 million |
| California | 3 | $2.4 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $534,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $450,000 |
| New York | 1 | $315,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $225,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $138,125 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse | Idaho outdoor fieldhouse | $7.2 million |
| Summit Hyperbarics | Summit hyperbarics | $2.2 million |
| Teach for America | Tfa-idaho | $2.1 million |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | Caf - idaho | $1.9 million |
| Bluum Inc | Bluum 20 in 10 initiative | $1.6 million |
| Bluum Inc | Bluum - 20 in 10 | $1.6 million |
| Elevate Academy | Elevate academy east | $1.5 million |
| Idaho Novus Classical | Idaho novus classical | $1.0 million |
| Interfaith Sanctuary | Interfaith property purchase | $1.0 million |
| MISSION43 | Veterans: mission 43 | $927,245 |
| Gem Innovation School | Gem twin falls | $650,000 |
| Hire Heroes USA | Hire heroes - idaho | $534,600 |
| Idaho Education News | Idaho ed news | $507,740 |
| Recidiviz | Presentence investigator tool | $500,216 |
| Charter Fund | Charter school growth fund | $450,000 |
| Headstrong Project | Headstrong project | $315,000 |
| Cardinal Academy | Cardinal academy | $255,000 |
| Swimba | Swimba | $250,000 |
| Imagine Idaho Foundation | Broadband infrastructure | $250,000 |
| Idoc | Forensic peer mentor program | $240,000 |
| Future Public School | Education acceleration prize | $225,000 |
| Napcs | National alliance | $225,000 |
| College of Western Idaho | Mission43 education | $220,735 |
| Anser Charter School | Anser charter school | $211,000 |
| Cardinal Academy | Cardinal academy | $175,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Nwea map testing 2024-2025 | $145,343 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Fdn | Goldstar scholarships | $138,125 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - j. Koyle | $135,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - c. Vanpelt | $135,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - s. Praegitzer | $135,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - g. Love | $125,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - k. Degraff | $120,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - a. Orozco | $107,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ada County | Boys and girls kuna | $100,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Hpm fellow - b. Bingham | $87,500 |
| Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance | Veteran entrepreneur alliance | $70,000 |
| Elevate Academy | Elevate academy north | $65,000 |
| Elevate Academy | Elevate academy nampa | $61,500 |
| College of Western Idaho | M43 entre course | $25,000 |
| Idaho Highschool Rodeo Assoc | Ihsra - district 2 | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Scott
- John Prehn
- Jamie Jo Scott
- Susan Morris
- Brian Scott
- Brian Naeve
- Brady Panatopoulos
- Roger Quarles
- William Whitacre
- Chris Petersen
Questions people ask
Does Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc give?
$27.6 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $222,868.
Who runs Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Scott (Director), John Prehn (Director), Jamie Jo Scott (Chairman/Pres.) and Susan Morris (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, veterans and youth programs.