Simplot Company Foundation Inc
Simplot Company Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. It supports U.S. nonprofit organizations whose primary missions include arts, education, youth, community, and global food and agriculture.
Simplot Company Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Simplot Company Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 134 grants in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in Idaho. 42% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,751,313
- +27.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 134
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $27,995
- +27.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $147,891,550
- +99.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (56 of 133, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Simplot Company Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website invites nonprofit entities to submit proposal requests and says requests are reviewed quarterly, but the foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27, Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 336-2110
Website: https://simplot.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Simplot Company Foundation Inc
Who Simplot Company Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was United Way of Treasure Valley ($495K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
583 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 522 grants of 583 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars were concentrated in Idaho (92%), followed by Nevada (3%), and Washington and the District of Columbia (1% each). The filing also lists 1% for an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Simplot Company Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 56 of 133 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 49% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2021) to $3.8M (2023). In 2026 it made 134 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Treasure Valley Boise, ID | Donation | $494,613 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold Boise, ID | Education | $400,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County Garden City, ID | Donation | $250,000 |
| Caldwell Night Rodeo Foundation Caldwell, ID | Donation | $250,000 |
| College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | Education | $250,000 |
| College of Western Idaho Foundation Nampa, ID | Education | $250,000 |
| Idaho Community Foundation Boise, ID | Donation | $250,000 |
| Treasure Valley Family YMCA Boise, ID | Donation | $250,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Moscow, ID | Education | $250,000 |
| Idaho Zoological Society Boise, ID | Donation | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147,891,550 | $65,356,690 | $4,902,124 | $3,751,313 | 134 | $3,792,631 | $65,142,084 | $4,382,509 |
| 2025 | $74,125,771 | $7,117,967 | $8,764,495 | $2,954,105 | 134 | $2,983,936 | $7,211,950 | $3,779,361 |
| 2024 | $82,471,383 | $2,930,372 | $4,021,435 | $2,951,922 | 87 | $2,974,092 | $2,759,200 | $3,193,230 |
| 2023 | $61,347,385 | $4,485,623 | $6,223,206 | $3,811,849 | 124 | $3,834,329 | $4,187,481 | $2,955,078 |
| 2022 | $71,703,701 | $5,686,010 | $5,479,861 | $2,717,123 | 104 | $2,734,540 | $5,289,249 | $3,515,143 |
| 2021 | $73,957,979 | $5,936,608 | $1,925,298 | $2,548,760 | 71 | — | $6,668,510 | $2,756,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simplot Company Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated focus areas are arts, education, global food and agriculture, community, and youth. Its website describes arts support as encouraging creative and cultural endeavors through visual and performing arts. Education support includes public and private higher education institutions and certain elementary and secondary projects and activities. Community support includes health care and human services, while youth support includes programs and activities that benefit young people through prevention of youth-related problems.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. United Way of Treasure Valley describes its mission as mobilizing community support to advance education, health, and financial stability. Camp Rainbow Gold says it provides emotionally empowering experiences for Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County describes providing a safe place for youth to gather and learn activities. The College of Western Idaho Foundation says it supports the college, its programs, and its students; the University of Idaho Foundation says it manages and distributes private support to enhance the university. The Idaho Community Foundation describes strengthening communities through philanthropy, and the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho describes enhancing the region’s visual arts experience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 134 grants totaling $3,751,313. Grants ranged from $500 to $494,613, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were $494,613 to United Way of Treasure Valley, $400,000 to Camp Rainbow Gold, and $250,000 each to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County, Caldwell Night Rodeo Foundation, College of Idaho, College of Western Idaho Foundation, Idaho Community Foundation, Treasure Valley Family YMCA, and University of Idaho Foundation.
The foundation’s website says it reviews requests quarterly. However, its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Gay C Simplot as director and president, John Edward Simplot as director and vice president, James Alderman as secretary, Brent Hocklander as treasurer, and Scott R Simplot and John D Simplot as directors.
Simplot Company Foundation Inc is led by Gay C. Simplot, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Gay C. Simplot
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Simplot
Director, Vice President & Director
Director → Director, Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott R. Simplot
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Alderman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Hocklander
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brent Moylan (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeremy Haynes (2022–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Amanda Sampson (2022–2023) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Simplot Company Foundation Inc
How much does Simplot Company Foundation Inc give each year?
Simplot Company Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 134 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3.0M across 134 grants.
What is Simplot Company Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Simplot Company Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $27,995, across 134 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simplot Company Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Simplot Company Foundation Inc give grants?
Simplot Company Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (28 grants), Pocatello, ID (6 grants), Caldwell, ID (4 grants) and Nampa, ID (3 grants).
Does Simplot Company Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 134 grants with a stated purpose on Simplot Company Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (79 grants) and "Donation" (55 grants).
Who are Simplot Company Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Simplot Company Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include United Way of Treasure Valley ($494,613), Camp Rainbow Gold ($400,000) and College of Idaho ($252,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Simplot Company Foundation Inc?
Simplot Company Foundation Inc reported $147.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.4M (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 Simplot Company Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated focus areas are arts, education, global food and agriculture, community, and youth. Its website describes arts support as encouraging creative and cultural endeavors through visual and performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simplot Company Foundation Inc?
The website invites nonprofit entities to submit proposal requests and says requests are reviewed quarterly, but the foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simplot Company Foundation Inc's EIN?
Simplot Company Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0522113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Simplot Company 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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