Four J Foundation is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho, established in 1998. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on providing assistance to those in need. The foundation was created by founder Toby Doeden with the mission of helping individuals and communities directly through financial grants, volunteer time, resources, knowledge, and hands-on assistance.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$349K
+15.9% YoY
Grant Count
46
-2.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+18.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is straightforward: to assist those in need. According to the founder, Toby Doeden made a personal promise at a young age that if he became fortunate enough to help others, he would do so.
The Four J Foundation focuses primarily on the following areas:
- Children — Support the safety and well-being of children
- Animals — Support the safety and well-being of animals
The foundation's name derives from the four children of founder Toby Doeden and his wife Elizabeth: Jackson, Josephine, Jennie, and Jonathan—all names beginning with the letter "J."
The foundation emphasizes direct assistance and believes it can do the most good by focusing efforts in Aberdeen and surrounding areas, though it also operates in Idaho more broadly.
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted gifts that may be used wherever needed, as well as targeting specific areas of greatest need.
Grant Range
approximately $22,000
Average Grant
approximately $22,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Four J Foundation operates primarily within Idaho, funding projects in multiple cities including:
- Boise
- Cascade
- Coeur d'Alene
- Eagle
- Garden City
- Garden Valley
- Meridian
- Moscow
- Nampa
- Star
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,545,870
- Total Revenue: $661,152
- Total Expenses: $354,610
- Net Income: $306,542
- Total Liabilities: $0
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,239,328
- Total Revenue: $193,896
- Total Expenses: $307,994
- Total Giving: $301,000
Revenue Sources: Investment income and dividends comprise the primary revenue source ($193,896 in 2023).
Expense Ratio: 158.8% of total revenue spent on programs (2024).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,545,870 | $3,239,328 | $3,353,426 |
| Revenue | $661,152 | $193,896 | $343,210 |
| Expenses | $354,610 | $307,994 | $360,630 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $353,712 | $304,467 | $350,181 |
| Net Investment Income | $660,904 | $193,896 | $340,072 |
| Distributable Amount | $350,483 | $308,263 | $343,283 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Anne M. Goss
- Mary J. King
- Patricia K. Head
Each board member contributes 5 hours of service per week without compensation.
Founder:
- Toby Doeden (founder)
- Elizabeth Doeden (wife)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE M GOSS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARY J KING | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PATRICIA K HEAD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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