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The foundation continues to give in areas where Joe and Kathryn lived or worked in Idaho. They are committed to accelerating opportunities in Idaho and focus on initiative work that is related to learning, leadership, and community. [8] Albertson donated over $72 million to the College of Idaho. For their gratitude, the college changed its name ...
Kathryn and Joe believed strongly that “once you make it, you need to give back.” Together, they began to give to a number of charitable causes, often to help students who wanted to further their education. In 1966, they created the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation to help administer their personal giving.
Michael J. Carter started what was then called Strive for College in 2007 while a student at Washington University in St. Louis, mentoring students at nearby Eskridge High School. [1] Strive for College expanded following a seed grant in 2009 [ 2 ] and grew to become a nationwide organization.
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In 2011, the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation was the first philanthropic organization to commit to the endowment fund with a pledge of $25 million and called upon other funders to match this figure. Three additional philanthropic donors—the Laura and John Arnold Foundation , the Robertson Foundation, and Steve Mandel —stepped up and each ...
In July 2020 Albertson announced via Instagram that he had received a professional running contract with Brooks. [5] At the 2021 Boston Marathon Albertson broke away from the pack and led the race for the first 20 miles before fading to 10th overall. Albertson said later in interviews, "I wasn't running hard; I'm just really good at downhills". [6]
Jack Albertson (1907–1981), American actor and brother of Mabel; Joe Albertson (1906–1993), American grocer (Albertsons chain) and philanthropist; Johnny Albertson, American baseball player; Kathryn Albertson (1908–2002), American philanthropist; Lillian Albertson (1881–1962), US actress and theatre producer