S R Simplot Foundation Inc
S R Simplot Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $753K.
S R Simplot Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: S R Simplot Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $264K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,320,000
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $264,000
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $11,963,267
- -5.0% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who S R Simplot Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Idaho Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 5 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How S R Simplot Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $810K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Donation | $1,110,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Boise, ID | Donation | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ada County Kuna, ID | Donation | $100,000 |
| Open Arms Dance Project Boise, ID | Donation | $5,000 |
| Breaking Chains Academy of Development Nampa, ID | Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,963,267 | $708,145 | $1,337,500 | $1,320,000 | 5 | $1,320,000 | $753,068 | $1,295,647 |
| 2024 | $12,592,622 | $1,233,197 | $1,385,318 | $1,365,000 | 5 | $1,365,869 | $1,233,197 | $1,336,301 |
| 2023 | $12,744,743 | $1,252,462 | $1,454,645 | $1,438,089 | 3 | $1,439,188 | $1,252,462 | $1,364,591 |
| 2022 | $12,946,926 | $1,139,716 | $1,434,101 | $1,432,149 | 2 | $1,434,101 | $1,112,009 | $1,430,041 |
| 2021 | $19,936,256 | $352,793 | $1,481,530 | $1,480,000 | 1 | $1,481,530 | $352,800 | $1,433,795 |
| 2020 | $29,662,654 | $296,100 | $906,844 | $810,000 | 3 | — | $296,100 | $1,477,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S R Simplot Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
S R Simplot Foundation Inc is led by Scott R. Simplot, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott R. Simplot
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill E. Simplot
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Holly Simplot Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maggie Soderberg
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald N. Graves
Secretary
On filings since 2021
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 S R Simplot Foundation Inc
How much does S R Simplot Foundation Inc give each year?
S R Simplot Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 5 grants.
What is S R Simplot Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
S R Simplot Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $264,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S R Simplot Foundation Inc give grants?
S R 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 (2 grants).
Does S R Simplot Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on S R Simplot Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are S R Simplot Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
S R Simplot Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Idaho Foundation ($1,110,000), Interfaith Sanctuary ($100,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Ada County ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is S R Simplot Foundation Inc?
S R Simplot Foundation Inc reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is S R Simplot Foundation Inc's EIN?
S R Simplot Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5445541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
Live grants for the work S R Simplot Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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