Jr Simplot Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.6 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$288 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $400,000 | 25 | $212 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 27 | $240 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 25 | $288 million |
How to apply
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jr Simplot Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 25 | $4.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University | Higher education | $2.3 million |
| University of Idaho | Higher education | $1.9 million |
| Ballet Idaho | Ballet education | $100,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic Assoc | Music education | $100,000 |
| Opera Idaho | Opera production | $100,000 |
| John William Jackson Fund | Community support | $25,000 |
| Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy | Performance venue | $19,500 |
| Boise Saddle & Jump Club | Equestrian education | $15,000 |
| Boise Art Museum | Art education and display | $5,000 |
| Boise Baroque Orchestra | Music education | $5,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Garden | Community display | $5,000 |
| Idaho Shakespeare Festival | Performance venue | $5,000 |
| Womens & Childrens Alliance | Essential supplies to underserved | $5,000 |
| Zoo Boise | Community display | $5,000 |
| Idaho State Historical Society | History education | $3,000 |
| YMCA | Community support | $1,827 |
| Assistance League of Boise | Essential supplies to underserved | $1,000 |
| Boise Music Week | Music education | $1,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | Homeless shelter | $1,000 |
| Holiday Parade Association | Community display | $1,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch | Essential supplies to underserved | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Essential supplies to underserved | $1,000 |
| Silver Sage Girl Scout Council | Community support | $1,000 |
| Basque Museum | Art education and display | $500 |
| Idaho Fine Arts Academy | Performance venue | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Simplot
- Gay Simplot
- Don Simplot
- John Edward Simplot
- Ronald Graves
- John Don Simplot
Questions people ask
Does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jr Simplot Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Simplot (Director), Gay Simplot (Director), Don Simplot (Director) and John Edward Simplot (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.