Jr Simplot Foundation Inc
JR Simplot Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Idaho organizations, including higher education institutions and arts and cultural organizations.
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jr Simplot Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $184K), mostly in Idaho. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,602,227
- +196.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $184,089
- +220.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $287,657,569
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jr Simplot Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27, Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 336-2110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jr Simplot Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Idaho State University ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 122 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jr Simplot Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 25 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.2M; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $1.2M first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1051% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2020) to $4.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | Higher Education | $2,300,000 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Higher Education | $1,900,000 |
| Ballet Idaho Boise, ID | Ballet Education | $100,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic Assoc Boise, ID | Music Education | $100,000 |
| Opera Idaho Boise, ID | Opera Production | $100,000 |
| John William Jackson Fund Boise, ID | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Boise, ID | Performance Venue | $19,500 |
| Boise Saddle & Jump Club Boise, ID | Equestrian Education | $15,000 |
| Boise Art Museum Boise, ID | Art Education and Display | $5,000 |
| Boise Baroque Orchestra Boise, ID | Music Education | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts below are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $287,657,569 | $9,882,300 | $13,225,846 | $4,602,227 | 25 | $9,725,224 | $8,755,303 | $9,639,742 |
| 2024 | $277,271,081 | $7,314,475 | $10,185,596 | $1,551,303 | 27 | $7,944,675 | $6,038,969 | $9,153,166 |
| 2023 | $252,251,649 | $1,982,064 | $8,330,948 | $400,000 | 25 | $4,293,226 | $2,050,101 | $8,145,435 |
| 2022 | $241,362,659 | $7,582,149 | $8,127,160 | $400,000 | 24 | $3,558,664 | $6,807,454 | $8,432,316 |
| 2021 | $274,139,102 | $29,335,205 | $8,253,394 | $650,000 | 21 | — | $28,562,806 | $8,476,807 |
| 2020 | $261,373,362 | $14,490,782 | $7,840,606 | $400,000 | 21 | — | $13,726,123 | $7,658,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jr Simplot Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its reported grants include support for higher education, performing arts, and arts education. For example, Opera Idaho says its mission is to produce opera and foster appreciation of the art form through educational and outreach programs. Ballet Idaho describes its work as creating accessible dance performances and educational experiences. Boise Art Museum says it creates visual arts experiences that engage people and inspire learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $4,602,227. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $2,300,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants were $2,300,000 to Idaho State University and $1,900,000 to the University of Idaho, both for higher education. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Ballet Idaho for ballet education, Boise Philharmonic Association for music education, and Opera Idaho for opera production. Boise Art Museum, Idaho Botanical Garden, and Idaho Shakespeare Festival each received $5,000. Idaho Youth Ranch received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Don Simplot as president; Scott Simplot, Gay Simplot, Don Simplot, and John Edward Simplot as directors; and Ronald Graves as secretary.
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc is led by John Don Simplot, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Don Simplot
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Simplot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gay Simplot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Simplot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Graves
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jr Simplot Foundation Inc
How much does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc give each year?
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc gave $4.6M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 27 grants.
What is Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $184,089, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jr Simplot Foundation Inc that year got $1.2M on average.
Where does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc give grants?
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (22 grants).
Does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Essential Supplies to Underserved" (4 grants), "Music Education" (3 grants) and "Performance Venue" (3 grants).
Who are Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Idaho State University ($2,300,000), University of Idaho ($1,900,000) and Ballet Idaho ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jr Simplot Foundation Inc?
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc reported $287.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its reported grants include support for higher education, performing arts, and arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jr Simplot Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jr Simplot Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6003437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jr Simplot Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jr Simplot Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jr-simplot-foundation-inc-morg_6658acbc9b55436fbbc0f1868e8542ce
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