Jeker Family Trust
Jeker Family Trust is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. It provides financial support to local charitable organizations and scholarships to area students through an IRS-approved scholarship program.
Key facts about Jeker Family Trust
In short: Jeker Family Trust gave $460K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Idaho. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 20-4120889
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $459,585
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $22,979
- Median grant
- $13,117
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024)
- Total assets
- $14,255,814
- Primary geography
- Idaho (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.3M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$460K
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-1.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeker Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $768K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Jeker Family Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust states that its exempt purpose is to support local charitable organizations and provide scholarships to students who meet pre-established criteria and complete its IRS-approved application. It makes grants to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in education, youth programs, health care, and support for veterans. Boise State University Foundation says its mission is to raise funds for Boise State University and manage private funds donated to the university. Wyakin Warrior Foundation describes its work as connecting wounded and injured veterans with civilian careers through education, development, and guidance. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho says it supports families of ill or injured children by helping keep them together during medical care. Idaho State University Bengal Athletic Boosters says it raises money for the university’s intercollegiate athletic programs, including student-athlete scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 20 grants totaling $459,585. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $112,948, with a median of $13,116.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho and 2% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2024) to $587K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $460K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boise Public Schools Foundation ($113K). Together the top 10 received $399K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 120 (89%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Public Schools Foundation Boise, ID | See Statement 12, Part (1) | $112,948 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | See Statement 12, Part (2) | $80,685 |
| Boise State University Foundation Boise, ID | See Statement 12, Part (1) | $75,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of Ada County Garden City, ID | See Statement 12, Part (1) | $25,000 |
| Idaho Diabetes Youth Program Boise, ID | See Statement 13, Part (1) | $20,000 |
| Wyakin Warrior Foundation Boise, ID | See Statement 13, Part (1) | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Boise, ID | See Statement 12, Part (1) | $19,000 |
| Girls on the Run Meridian, ID | See Statement 12, Part (1) | $17,500 |
| The Friendship Clinic Boise, ID | See Statement 12, Part (1) | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | See Statement 13, Part (2) | $13,350 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,255,814 | $1,286,089 | $981,189 | $459,585 |
| 2023 | $13,950,874 | $1,206,400 | $1,030,327 | $515,220 |
| 2022 | $13,774,931 | $695,277 | $1,093,548 | $586,871 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,255,814 | $13,950,874 | $13,774,931 |
| Revenue | $1,286,089 | $1,206,400 | $695,277 |
| Expenses | $981,189 | $1,030,327 | $1,093,548 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $689,283 | $793,591 | $836,779 |
| Net Investment Income | $994,183 | $951,449 | $474,072 |
| Distributable Amount | $767,627 | $714,136 | $754,304 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E Don Copple and Terry Copple as trustees, and Catherine Parkinson, Charles Winder, Diane M Bagley, and Michael M Mooney as directors.
Jeker Family Trust's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Parkinson
Director
On filings since 2020
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Charles Winder
Director
On filings since 2020
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Diane M Bagley
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
E Don Copple
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Terry Copple
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Michael M Mooney
Director
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to E Don Copple (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 199 N Capitol Blvd 502, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 342-3658
Frequently asked questions about Jeker Family Trust
How much does Jeker Family Trust give each year?
Jeker Family Trust gave $460K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $515K across 22 grants.
What is Jeker Family Trust's typical grant size?
Jeker Family Trust's median grant in 2024 was $13,117, and its average grant was $22,979, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeker Family Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jeker Family Trust give grants?
Jeker Family Trust gives mostly in Idaho: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (11 grants), Meridian, ID (3 grants) and Nampa, ID (2 grants).
Does Jeker Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Jeker Family Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement 12, Part (1)" (11 grants), "See Statement 13, Part (1)" (4 grants) and "See Statement 13, Part (2)" (3 grants).
Who are Jeker Family Trust's largest grantees?
Jeker Family Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Boise Public Schools Foundation ($112,948), Boise State University ($80,685) and Boise State University Foundation ($75,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeker Family Trust?
Jeker Family Trust reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $689K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $768K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jeker Family Trust fund?
The trust states that its exempt purpose is to support local charitable organizations and provide scholarships to students who meet pre-established criteria and complete its IRS-approved application. It makes grants to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeker Family Trust?
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeker Family Trust's EIN?
Jeker Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4120889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jeker Family Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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