J a & Kathryn Albertson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBoise, Idaho · EIN 82-6012000 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$27.6M
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$220,735
Total assets$849M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $534,600.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JA KATHRYN ALBERTSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 BAYBROOK COURT, BOISE ID 83706 |
| Phone | 2084242600 |
| Form and materials | 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 |
| Restrictions | I.R.C. SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, OR EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED. |
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
18% of grants went outside Idaho.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse | Boise, ID | Idaho outdoor fieldhouse | $7,237,605 |
| Summit Hyperbarics | Meridian, ID | Summit hyperbarics | $2,178,529 |
| Teach for America | Meridian, ID | Tfa-Idaho | $2,150,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | San Diego, CA | Caf - idaho | $1,942,142 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Bluum 20 in 10 initiative | $1,636,500 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Bluum - 20 in 10 | $1,588,800 |
| Elevate Academy | Caldwell, ID | Elevate academy east | $1,493,500 |
| Idaho Novus Classical | Eagle, ID | Idaho novus classical | $1,007,182 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary | Boise, ID | Interfaith property purchase | $1,000,000 |
| Mission43 | Boise, ID | Veterans: mission 43 | $927,245 |
| Gem Innovation School | Deary, ID | Gem twin falls | $650,000 |
| Hire Heroes USA | Alpharetta, GA | Hire heroes - idaho | $534,600 |
| Idaho Education News | Boise, ID | Idaho ed news | $507,740 |
| Recidiviz | Oakland, CA | Presentence investigator tool | $500,216 |
| Charter Fund | Denver, CO | Charter school growth fund | $450,000 |
| Headstrong Project | Flushing, NY | Headstrong project | $315,000 |
| Cardinal Academy | Boise, ID | Cardinal academy | $255,000 |
| Swimba | Boise, ID | Swimba | $250,000 |
| Imagine Idaho Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Broadband infrastructure | $250,000 |
| Idoc | Boise, ID | Forensic peer mentor program | $240,000 |
| Future Public School | Boise, ID | Education acceleration prize | $225,000 |
| Napcs | Washington, DC | National alliance | $225,000 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Mission43 education | $220,735 |
| Anser Charter School | Garden City, ID | Anser charter school | $211,000 |
| Cardinal Academy | Boise, ID | Cardinal academy | $175,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Nwea map testing 2024-2025 | $145,343 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Fdn | Reston, VA | Goldstar scholarships | $138,125 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - J. koyle | $135,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - C. vanpelt | $135,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - S. praegitzer | $135,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - G. love | $125,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - K. degraff | $120,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - A. orozco | $107,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ada County | Garden City, ID | Boys and girls kuna | $100,000 |
| Bluum Inc | Boise, ID | Hpm fellow - B. bingham | $87,500 |
| Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance | Meridian, ID | Veteran entrepreneur alliance | $70,000 |
| Elevate Academy | Caldwell, ID | Elevate academy north | $65,000 |
| Elevate Academy | Caldwell, ID | Elevate academy nampa | $61,500 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | M43 entre course | $25,000 |
| Idaho Highschool Rodeo Assoc | Melba, ID | Ihsra - district 2 | $20,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Boise, ID | Annual world tour gala | $2,500 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch | Boise, ID | Unite for hope gala | $1,500 |
| Tam Cycling | Kentfield, CA | Tam cycling | $1,000 |
| Run It Forward | Twin Falls, ID | Mission43 - grant | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,646,262 | 44 |
| 2023 | $36,352,291 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6012000
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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