Four J Foundation
Historical FunderBoise, Idaho · EIN 84-1404673 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FOUR J FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 4810 W ROBERTS RD, BOISE ID 83702 |
| Phone | 2088904089 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST CONTAINING ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET AND DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | REQUESTING ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE SERVICES TO FOUR J FOUNDATION'S TARGETED RECIPIENT GROUPS AS DEFINED IN FORM 1023, PART II, AS FOLLOWS: DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED ELDERLY PERSONS, THE HOMELESS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES WHICH OFFER TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION TO ALLOW TARGETED PEOPLE TO BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE FOUNDATION WILL REVIEW AND SELECT QUALIFIED CHARITIES WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TEACH THE TARGETED PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES IN WORKING TOWARD SELF RELIANCE. ANNUALLY, THE FOUNDATION WILL REVIEW PROSPECTIVE PROGRAMS OF QUALIFIED CHARITIES AND SELECT PROGRAMS AND ALLOCATE FUNDING. CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Lab | Garden City, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $80,000 |
| Idaho Foodbank | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $35,000 |
| St Luke's Health Foundation | Boise, ID | This gift is intended to be used for the park center childrens behavioral centeri and n the area of greatest need for children's mental… | $21,500 |
| Faces of Hope | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho College of Education Health and Human Sciences | Moscow, ID | This gift is intended to be used for the college of education, health and human sciences, and is otherwise unrestricted. | $20,000 |
| Women's and Children's Alliance | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $15,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Moscow, ID | This gift is intended to be used in the area of greatest need. | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Boise | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $10,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Ministries | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $10,000 |
| Jesse Tree | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $10,000 |
| St Alphonsus Foundation | Boise, ID | This gift is intended to be used in boise in the area of greatest need. | $10,000 |
| Terry Reilly Health Services | Nampa, ID | This gift has been designated for the 300 S. 23rd street, boise, idaho trauma and resilience facility | $10,000 |
| The Childrens School | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $10,000 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels Treasure Valley | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $7,500 |
| Boise State University Foundation College of Education | Boise, ID | This gift is intended for the college of education and is otherwise unrestricted. | $6,000 |
| Bishop Kelly Foundation | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $5,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation for the Bsu School of Nursing | Boise, ID | This gift is intended to be used for the school of nursing and is otherwise unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club - Garden City | Garden City, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Idaho | Meridian, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $5,000 |
| St Ignatious Catholic School Foundation | Meridian, ID | This gift is intended to be used in the area of greatest need. | $5,000 |
| St John's Cathedral | Boise, ID | Intended to be used in boise for education and is otherwise unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Cancer Institute | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho - Bill Goss Scholarship | Moscow, ID | This gift is for use in the bill goss scholarship. | $5,000 |
| Boise YMCA | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $5,000 |
| Idaho Community Foundation | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $5,000 |
| St Judes Garden Valley Catholic Church | Garden Valley, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $4,000 |
| Boise Zoo (Aka Friends of Zoo Boise) | Boise, ID | This gift is intended to fund admissions and otherwise unrestricted. | $3,000 |
| Wassmuth Center for Human Rights | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $3,000 |
| Idaho Public Television | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $3,000 |
| Bridges to Change | Portland, OR | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,500 |
| The Cascade Food Pantry | Cascade, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,000 |
| Kbsu Public Radio | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,000 |
| Lifes Kitchen | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,000 |
| St Katharine Drexel Catholic Church | Mccall, ID | This gift is to be used for needy childrens scholarships | $2,000 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,000 |
| St Marks Catholic Church | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,000 |
| Boise Contempary Theatre | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $2,000 |
| Boise Art Museum | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Boise Philharmonic | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Feed the Gap | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Garden City Library Foundation - Bells for Books | Garden City, ID | This gift is intended to be used in support of the bells for books program and is otherwise unrestricted. | $1,000 |
| Garden Valley Food Bank | Garden Valley, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Idaho Black History Museum | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Pga Hope Program of Pga Reach - Rocky Mountain Section | Star, ID | This gift is intended to be used in the rocky mountain section of the pga hope foundation to support veterans with disabilities and is… | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Idaho | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| The Foundation for Idaho History | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Warm Springs Counseling Center | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
| Treasure Valley Nurses Honor Guard | Boise, ID | This gift is unrestricted and may be used wherever needed. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,500 | 50 |
| 2024 | $349,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $301,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630849349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1404673
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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