Jeker Family Trust is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Established in 2006, the trust provides financial support to local charitable organizations and administers a scholarship program for area students. The foundation operates as a trust structure governed by multiple officers and trustees.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The exempt purpose of Jeker Family Trust is to provide financial support to local charitable organizations and, pursuant to an IRS-approved scholarship program, provide scholarships to area students. The foundation carries out its mission by:
- Providing financial grants to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations
- Providing scholarships to students who meet pre-established criteria and complete the IRS-approved application
Primary funding interests include:
- Scholarships and higher education
- Health
- Children, youth and social services
- Education (including K-12, charter schools, and STEM education)
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
According to available records, Jeker Family Trust has made 103 grants totaling $2.2 million. Annual giving has grown from $491,000 in 2020 to $1.2 million in 2022. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations.
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: $21,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is concentrated in Idaho and Utah, with a primary focus on Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $14,255,814
- Annual Income: $6,000,000
- Tax-Exempt Status: Established March 2006
- EIN: 20-4120889
| 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 |
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
120 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
E Don Copple is listed as the principal officer of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Don Copple | Trustee | 20 | $102,449 |
| Terry Copple | Trustee | 15 | $75,488 |
| Catherine Parkinson | Director | — | — |
| Charles Winder | Director | — | — |
| Diane M Bagley | Director | 1.5 | $15,700 |
| Michael M Mooney | Director | 1.5 | $15,700 |
Contact Information
- Address: 199 N Capitol Blvd, Suite 502, Boise, ID 83702-5963
- Telephone: 208-342-3658
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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