2023 Year in Giving Review

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Introduction

Director’s Perspective 2023

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Roger Quarles

Executive Director

2023 was an exemplary giving year for the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. We continue to advance our goals to make Idaho a leading model for innovative learning, a world-class destination for accessible recreation, and the most desirable state for life after the military.

In 2023, we granted $51.7 million to projects and partners whose work sharpens our vision.

We celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, which aims to cultivate community, empower athletes, and serve as a training and gathering place for veterans, adaptive athletes, and their families. This state-of-the-art facility along the Boise River Greenbelt will support our veteran and adaptive athlete communities from Mission43 and Challenged Athletes Foundation. This project will not only serve our community of military families and Idahoans with physical disabilities but will also establish the fundamental belief that our world-class recreation opportunities can be accessible to all.

We continue to proudly support innovative learning opportunities through partners at Bluum and Teach for America. Bluum has guided the creation of 16,500 charter school seats that did not exist before, providing opportunities for more families to access high-performing schools in their community. Teach for America has brought hundreds of talented teachers and leaders into our schools and continues to show what is possible in quality teacher preparation and education. And to find critical information on education topics in our state, Idaho Education News continues to report on the most relevant issues affecting Idaho’s children and their future.

While proud of our accomplishments, we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done to accelerate opportunities in Idaho. Jo e and Kathryn Albertson cherished Idaho and the Boise community, and we remain committed to advancing their legacy even further into the future.

Roger Quarles

Executive Director

Our Vision

Accelerating oportunities in Idaho

Mission

Investing time, energy, and resources into: Limitless Learning, Stronger Communities, and Innovative Leaders.

Our Values

Family Engagement

Integrity

Leadership

Opportunity

Innovation

Results

Giving Strategy

Innovative learning

Idaho as an exemplary model for innovative learning.

Community and Recreation

Idaho as a destination for accessible world-class recreation.

Idaho After The Military

Idaho as the most desirable state for life after the military.

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kids attended one of the 33 high-performing schools created for Idaho students

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Veterans and their spouses took advantage of employment, education, and engagement opportunities through Mission43

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square foot world-class Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse on a 7-acre campus for veterans, adaptive athletes, and their families

2023 Highlights

A New Legacy Begins At The Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse

Over the past three years the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation has been dedicated to a special project. In 2023 those efforts led to the completion of the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse - a groundbreaking facility set to revolutionize Idaho's recreation scene and create opportunities for Mission43 and Challenged Athletes Foundation Idaho. The Fieldhouse reflects the Foundatio's unwavering commitment to providing accessible recreation opportunities throughout the state of Idaho.

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Excellence In Education Reaching All Of Idaho

Many would agree that school should challenge students, create a culture of academic excellence, and inspire children to build a bright future. Gem Prep is advancing that vision for Idaho's diverse students and families who live in both rural and urban communities across our large and growing state. Their goal is that anyone who wants a Gem Prep education has access to a Gem Prep education.

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Accessible Play For All

In the heart of Twin Falls, Idaho, the families of Sawtooth Elementary School saw a need for children of all abilities to be able to access to their playground. The community came together to transform an outdated play area into a world-class haven. This ensured that every child could partake in the joy of play — a gateway to sport and a lifetime of outdoor activity. This collaborative effort illustrates the value of coming together to create accessible recreation opportunities for all.

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Over $ 100 million Given

Staff

J.B. “Joe” Scott

Founding Chairman, Director

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Jamie Jo Scott

Board Chair

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Brian Scott

Director

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Brady Panatopoulos

Chief Executive Officer

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Brian Naeve

Vice President

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Roger Quarles

Executive Director

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Tiffany Trader

Director of Employee Experience

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Jodi LaBrie

Tax Director

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Sam Fleetwood

Controller

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Sean Harris

Director of Information Technology

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Hillary Betz

Program Officer

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Dan Nelson

Program Officer

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Stacia Albiston

Communications Officer

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Melissa Merritt

Grants Coordinator

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Alison Garrow

Program Manager

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Brad Blair

Program Coordinator

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Chad Rohr

Program Coordinator

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Julia Fishman

Program Coordinator

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Anna Woodring

Program Coordinator

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Amanda Knight

Program Coordinator

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Bella Castro

Marketing Coordinator

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Travis Rolstad

Facilities & Campus Manager

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Mimi Fahnstrom

Project Coordinator & Executive Assistant

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Lulu Garcia

Creator of First Impressions

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CJ Brown

Creator of First Impressions

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