The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its stated exempt purpose is to provide financial support to local charitable organizations through grants to other section 501(c)(3) organizations.
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc gave $559K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Idaho. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $558,500
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,283
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $14,603,037
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 199 N Capitol Blvd Ste 502, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 342-3658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boise Rescue Mission ($66K). Together the top 10 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 138 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 23 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $559K (2024) to $714K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $559K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $66,000 |
| Idaho Food Bank Meridian, ID | See Statement 10 | $45,000 |
| The Salvation Army Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $45,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $45,000 |
| Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Center Garden City, ID | See Statement 10 | $40,000 |
| Greater Boise Aquatics Foundation I Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services Boise, ID | See Statement 10 | $25,000 |
| Genesis Community Health Inc Garden City, ID | See Statement 10 | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,603,037 | $1,298,403 | $1,185,682 | $558,500 | 23 | $749,614 | $855,388 | $867,335 |
| 2023 | $14,490,316 | $1,346,816 | $1,228,837 | $628,000 | 29 | $889,677 | $995,340 | $797,887 |
| 2022 | $14,372,337 | $616,012 | $1,302,523 | $713,646 | 26 | $965,674 | $255,048 | $851,850 |
| 2021 | $15,058,848 | $1,302,794 | $1,173,849 | $612,000 | 31 | $867,495 | $996,851 | $965,020 |
| 2020 | $14,929,903 | $294,323 | $1,173,497 | $609,500 | 29 | — | $75,594 | $876,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $867K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its purpose is to support local charitable organizations. Its 2024 grantees included organizations addressing homelessness, health care, financial hardship, nature and education, poverty, and the arts. For example, Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services describes its work as providing shelter and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness; Genesis Community Health says it provides transitional primary health care and support to low-income, uninsured people in Idaho’s Treasure Valley. The Jesse Tree of Idaho says it helps people experiencing financial crises remain in their homes, while Idaho Botanical Garden describes its work as connecting people, plants, and nature. Catholic Charities of Idaho says it works to strengthen families and individuals and break the cycle of poverty; Boise Art Museum says it creates visual arts experiences through exhibitions, collections, and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $558,500 across 23 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $66,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among its largest 2024 grants were $66,000 to Boise Rescue Mission; $45,000 each to Idaho Food Bank, The Salvation Army, and Society of St. Vincent de Paul; and $40,000 to Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Center. Other recipients included Greater Boise Aquatics Foundation ($35,000), American Red Cross of Greater Idaho ($30,000), Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services ($25,000), Neighborhood Housing Services ($25,000), Genesis Community Health ($20,000), Idaho Botanical Garden ($20,000), and The Jesse Tree of Idaho ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists E Don Copple as President, Terry C Copple as Secretary, Jon Miller as Vice President, and Catherine M Parkinson as Treasurer.
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc is led by E Don Copple, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E Don Copple
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $91K (2024)
Jon Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $79K (2024)
Terry C Copple
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $79K (2024)
Catherine M Parkinson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$79K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John C Travis (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 $91K, to E Don Copple (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc
How much does The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc give each year?
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc gave $559K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $628K across 29 grants.
What is The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,283, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc give grants?
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (19 grants) and Garden City, ID (3 grants).
Does The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement 10" (23 grants).
Who are The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boise Rescue Mission ($66,000), Idaho Food Bank ($45,000) and The Salvation Army ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc?
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $750K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $867K (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 The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says its purpose is to support local charitable organizations. Its 2024 grantees included organizations addressing homelessness, health care, financial hardship, nature and education, poverty, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Julius C Jeker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3902260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Julius C Jeker 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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