Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
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
+2.6% from previous year
25 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | Ballet Idaho | Ballet Education | Boise, ID, US | 2022 |
| $110,000 | Boise Philharmonic Assoc | Music Education | Boise, ID, US | 2022 |
| $110,000 | Opera Idaho | Opera Production | Boise, ID, US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | BALLET IDAHO | BALLET EDUCATION | Boise, ID, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | BOISE PHILHARMONIC ASSOC | MUSIC EDUCATION | Boise, ID, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | OPERA IDAHO | OPERA PRODUCTION | Boise, ID, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | BALLET IDAHO | BALLET EDUCATION | Boise, ID, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | BOISE PHILHARMONIC ASSOC | MUSIC EDUCATION | Boise, ID, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | OPERA IDAHO | OPERA PRODUCTION | Boise, ID, US | 2024 |
| $43,250 | ESTHER SIMPLOT PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY | PERFORMANCE VENUE | Boise, ID, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
SS
SCOTT SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
GS
GAY SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
DS
DON SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
JE
JOHN EDWARD SIMPLOT
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
RG
RONALD GRAVES
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
SCOTT SIMPLOT
DIRECTOR
GAY SIMPLOT
DIRECTOR
DON SIMPLOT
DIRECTOR
JOHN EDWARD SIMPLOT
DIRECTOR
RONALD GRAVES
SECRETARY
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