Granting $51.7 million across Idaho

To projects and partners whose work sharpens our vision for this great state.

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.

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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. 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. Joe and Kathryn Albertson cherished Idaho and the Boise community, and we remain committed to advancing their legacy even further into the future.

Idaho EdNews: Over a Decade of Dedicated Journalism Benefiting Idaho Students

In the last decade, due to their commitment to credible, consistent education journalism, EdNews has built a national reputation as the go-to source for information about Idaho schools. They have also gained a reputation for rigorous reporting that delves into current issues and policy decisions, something their readers appreciate and have come to expect.

Innovative Learning

CAF EXPLORATION OF WINTER SPORTS

Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Idaho held its second-ever Winter Sports Weekend for the year 2024 and it was a huge success with over 50 families participating. Athletes and their families gathered to join CAF for their three-day Winter Sports Weekend where they had the opportunity to engage in various winter sports alongside other adaptive athletes.

Community & Recreation

Second Chapter: Mission43 Leaders Fellowship Ignites Veterans’ Passions for Civilian Service

Since launching in 2016, Mission43 has continued to serve military members and their families as they transition to civilian life at the end of their military service and seeks to make Idaho the destination for life after the military.

Idaho After the Military

Gem Prep: Excellence in Education Made Accessible Anywhere in 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.

Innovative Learning

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