Ja & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc
The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1966 by Joe and Kathryn Albertson, founder of the Albertsons grocery store chain. Based in Boise, Idaho, the foundation is one of Idaho's largest philanthropic organizations and has distributed over $800 million across the state throughout its history.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$600.2M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$27.6M
-23.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$628K
-17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: Accelerating Opportunities in Idaho
Mission: Investing time, energy, and resources into limitless learning, stronger communities, and innovative leaders.
The foundation is committed to making Idaho an exemplary model for innovative learning, a destination for accessible world-class recreation, and the most desirable state for life after the military.
Core Values: Family engagement, opportunity, integrity, innovation, leadership, and results.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Innovative Learning – Supporting educational initiatives and environments that expand learning opportunities for all Idahoans
- Community & Recreation – Developing accessible, world-class recreational facilities and opportunities
- Idaho After the Military – Supporting post-9/11 military veterans, active-duty servicemembers, military spouses, and first responders
Specific Programs:
- Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse – A training and rehabilitation facility providing physical and mental health, educational, employment, and rehabilitation services to military veterans, first responders, and disabled individuals
- Mission 43 – Provides post-9/11 military veterans, active-duty servicemembers, military spouses, and military families opportunities to succeed in Idaho through education, employment, and engagement
- Molenaar Skate Park – A public skate park designed with accessibility in mind for all wheeled users, including athletes with physical disabilities
Grantmaking
The foundation operates through proactive, initiative-based grantmaking rather than accepting unsolicited grant requests. All funding is provided through invitation-only strategic initiatives.
Grant Range
$50,000 to multi-million dollar grants
Invitation Only
** Invitation only through strategic initiatives. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Idaho is the primary geographic focus. The foundation supports initiatives across various locations within Idaho, with some activities extending to other states including California, Virginia, Washington, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $556.8 million (as of 2023)
Annual Activity:
- Total revenue (2023): $43.1 million
- Total expenses (2023): $46.6 million
- Total giving (2023): $28.5 million
Historical Impact: Over $800 million distributed across Idaho since inception
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $600,244,579 | $556,831,509 | $574,758,884 |
| Revenue | $82,516,244 | $43,145,257 | $81,442,965 |
| Expenses | $39,093,180 | $46,560,755 | $54,322,870 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $30,236,021 | $38,788,789 | $44,340,407 |
| Net Investment Income | $72,667,883 | $32,712,146 | $73,511,495 |
| Distributable Amount | $40,048,798 | $37,788,777 | $38,493,153 |
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
94 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
- J.B. "Joe" Scott – Founding Chairman and Director. Joe and Kathryn Albertson's grandson, he has served as Chairman of the Foundation Board and Alscott, Inc. for more than 20 years.
- Jamie Jo Scott – Board Chair and President. She previously served as the foundation's community grants coordinator and executive director (2008-2014), and has been active in local and statewide philanthropy in Idaho.
- Roger Quarles – Executive Director
The foundation employs 12 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN PREHN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $28,000 |
| JAMIE JO SCOTT | CHAIRMAN/PRES. | 35 | $187,626 |
| SUSAN MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $28,000 |
| BRIAN SCOTT | DIRECTOR/SEC'Y | 2 | $34,430 |
| BRIAN NAEVE | DIR/CIO/TREAS. | 25 | $191,460 |
| BRADY PANATOPOULOS | DIRECTOR/CEO | 30 | $198,376 |
| ROGER QUARLES | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 50 | $207,863 |
| WILLIAM WHITACRE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $28,000 |
| CHRIS PETERSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $28,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to focus on transformative initiatives across its three strategic priority areas. Recent projects include:
**Project Inclusive at Pavlis Park** – Southwest Idaho's first adaptive mountain bike trail system, led by the Southwest Idaho Mountain Biking Association (SWIMBA) in the Eagle foothills
**Behavioral Healthcare Collaboration** – Addressing Idaho's mental healthcare shortage through collaborative partnerships to support young people experiencing trauma, depression, and anxiety
**2025 Year in Giving** – The foundation continues investing in people and organizations building a stronger Idaho across education, recreation, and support for veterans and military spouses
Albertson Family Foundation Grants $52 Million to Idaho Groups \u2013 Chronicle\The foundation publishes annual reports documenting its year in giving and maintains an active presence in Idaho's philanthropic community through strategic partnerships and direct program investments.
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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