Overview
The JR Simplot Foundation Inc, based in Boise, Idaho, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling over $252 million. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives in arts and culture, philanthropy, and foundations, primarily within Idaho, including cities like Boise, Challis, and Eagle. Despite having expenses of over $8 million, the foundation's revenue is approximately $2 million. The foundation's leadership includes directors Scott Simplot, Gay Simplot, Don Simplot, John Edward Simplot, and President John Don Simplot, all of whom serve without compensation. The foundation's website is jacksurbanmeetingplace.org.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $241,362,659 in 2023
25 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | Ballet Idaho | Ballet Education | 501 S 9th St Boise, ID US | 2022 |
| $110,000 | Boise Philharmonic Assoc | Music Education | 516 S 9th Street Boise, ID US | 2022 |
| $110,000 | Opera Idaho | Opera Production | 501 S 8th Street Boise, ID US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | BALLET IDAHO | BALLET EDUCATION | 501 S 9TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | BOISE PHILHARMONIC ASSOC | MUSIC EDUCATION | 516 S 9TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | OPERA IDAHO | OPERA PRODUCTION | 501 S 8TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | BALLET IDAHO | BALLET EDUCATION | 501 S 9TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | BOISE PHILHARMONIC ASSOC | MUSIC EDUCATION | 516 S 9TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | OPERA IDAHO | OPERA PRODUCTION | 501 S 8TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2024 |
| $43,250 | ESTHER SIMPLOT PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY | PERFORMANCE VENUE | 516 S 9TH STREET BOISE, ID US | 2024 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
SS
Scott Simplot
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
GS
Gay Simplot
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
DS
Don Simplot
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
JES
John Edward Simplot
| Director | $0 | 2022 |
RG
Ronald Graves
| Secretary | $0 | 2022 |
JDS
John Don Simplot
| President | $0 | 2022 |
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SCOTT SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
GS
GAY SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
DS
DON SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
JES
JOHN EDWARD SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2023 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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