How to apply
One to three page letter of inquiry. Major grants are made through rfp or invitation to apply. Check website (jkaf.org) for current invitations and programs. Contact: Ja Kathryn Albertson Foundation, 501 Baybrook Court, Boise, Id, 2084242600 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: I.r.c. Section 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, or expenditure responsibility required.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Outdoor FieldhouseBoise, ID | Idaho outdoor fieldhouse | $7.2M |
| Summit HyperbaricsMeridian, ID | Summit hyperbarics | $2.2M |
| Teach for AmericaMeridian, ID | Tfa-idaho | $2.1M |
| Challenged Athletes IncSan Diego, CA | Caf - idaho | $1.9M |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Bluum 20 in 10 initiative | $1.6M |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Bluum - 20 in 10 | $1.6M |
| Elevate AcademyCaldwell, ID | Elevate academy east | $1.5M |
| Idaho Novus ClassicalEagle, ID | Idaho novus classical | $1.0M |
| Interfaith SanctuaryBoise, ID | Interfaith property purchase | $1.0M |
| Mission43Boise, ID | Veterans: mission 43 | $927K |
| Gem Innovation SchoolDeary, ID | Gem twin falls | $650K |
| Hire Heroes USAAlpharetta, GA | Hire heroes - idaho | $535K |
| Idaho Education NewsBoise, ID | Idaho ed news | $508K |
| RecidivizOakland, CA | Presentence investigator tool | $500K |
| Charter FundDenver, CO | Charter school growth fund | $450K |
| Headstrong ProjectFlushing, NY | Headstrong project | $315K |
| Cardinal AcademyBoise, ID | Cardinal academy | $255K |
| SwimbaBoise, ID | Swimba | $250K |
| Imagine Idaho FoundationKetchum, ID | Broadband infrastructure | $250K |
| IdocBoise, ID | Forensic peer mentor program | $240K |
| Future Public SchoolBoise, ID | Education acceleration prize | $225K |
| NapcsWashington, DC | National alliance | $225K |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | Mission43 education | $221K |
| Anser Charter SchoolGarden City, ID | Anser charter school | $211K |
| Cardinal AcademyBoise, ID | Cardinal academy | $175K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Nwea map testing 2024-2025 | $145K |
| Children of Fallen Patriots FdnReston, VA | Goldstar scholarships | $138K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - j. koyle | $135K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - c. vanpelt | $135K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - s. praegitzer | $135K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - g. love | $125K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - k. degraff | $120K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - a. orozco | $108K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ada CountyGarden City, ID | Boys and girls kuna | $100K |
| Bluum IncBoise, ID | Hpm fellow - b. bingham | $88K |
| Veteran Entrepreneur AllianceMeridian, ID | Veteran entrepreneur alliance | $70K |
| Elevate AcademyCaldwell, ID | Elevate academy north | $65K |
| Elevate AcademyCaldwell, ID | Elevate academy nampa | $62K |
| College of Western IdahoNampa, ID | M43 entre course | $25K |
| Idaho Highschool Rodeo AssocMelba, ID | Ihsra - district 2 | $20K |
| Children's Home SocietyBoise, ID | Annual world tour gala | $2,500 |
| Idaho Youth RanchBoise, ID | Unite for hope gala | $1,500 |
| Tam CyclingKentfield, CA | Tam cycling | $1,000 |
| Run It ForwardTwin Falls, ID | Mission43 - grant | $500 |
By state: Idaho 36 · California 3 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
J a & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Boise, Idaho, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does J a & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. One to three page letter of inquiry. Major grants are made through rfp or invitation to apply. Check website (jkaf.org) for current invitations and programs. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does J a & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $28M across 44 grants, a median of $223K.
Where does J a & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc give?
Idaho (36 grants), California (3 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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