Jack's Urban Meeting Place

What Jack's Urban Meeting Place does

Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center and event venue located at 1000 W Myrtle St in Boise, Idaho. The organization is owned and funded 100% by the J R Simplot Foundation, with no other capital sources disclosed. JUMP operates a single physical campus comprising five themed studios (INSPIRE for lectures, MAKE for hands-on creation, MOVE for movement, PLAY for recreation, SHARE for collaboration), a set of rentable indoor rooms and outdoor venues (Pioneer Room, JUMP Room, The Deck, The Loft, Garden Terrace, Slide Zone), and an outdoor JUMP Park featuring amphitheater, slides, and interactive attractions. A signature asset is an exhibit of over 50 vintage steam engines and tractors dating to 1885, connecting regional agricultural heritage to the modern downtown Boise experience.

The business model is hybrid: a freemium structure combines free visitor activities and self-guided experiences with fee-based event rentals (community fundraisers, galas, conferences, lectures), structured studio programs (Dreamweaver Film Collective, language exchange, flow arts), and JUMP Experiences group activities for ages 10-110. Distribution is regional and centered on direct walk-in access during lobby hours (Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-7:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-7:30pm; closed Sunday-Monday), supplemented by an event-booking inquiry process, a newsletter signup, and organic social channels. End customers are local Boise residents and visitors, event organizers, and creative and learning enthusiasts, with no enterprise anchor customers disclosed and no geographic expansion beyond Idaho. The organization employs 11-50 staff and does not disclose revenue or operating budget figures.

Name

Jack's Urban Meeting Place

Legal name

Jack's Urban Meeting Place

Website

https://jumpboise.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JUMP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center in Boise, Idaho, funded by the J R Simplot Foundation, offering event rentals, themed studios, free programming, and a vintage tractor exhibit for local residents, event organizers, and creative enthusiasts of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Adventure Parks (Multi-Element Courses) (THAAACAC)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Event venue rentals
• Nonprofit community programs
• Creative studio workshops
• Heritage museum exhibits

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event and Space Rentals: Revenue generated from renting spaces for community fundraisers, galas, inspirational conferences, and educational lectures. The facility offers multiple venues including Pioneer Room, JUMP Room, The Deck, The Loft, Garden Terrace, and studios.
2. Programs and Experiences: Fees from structured programs including Dreamweaver Film Collective, studio workshops, language exchanges, and JUMP Experiences group programs.
3. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded by the J R Simplot Foundation, JUMP likely receives foundation support and community donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JUMP operates a physical nonprofit community center and event venue in Boise, Idaho, offering rentable indoor rooms and outdoor spaces, five themed creative studios (INSPIRE, MAKE, MOVE, PLAY, SHARE), an interactive outdoor park with slides and attractions, and an exhibit of 50+ vintage tractors and steam engines. The organization sells event venue rentals for community fundraisers, galas, conferences, and educational lectures, alongside structured group programs and workshops, while many visitor activities remain free.

Product overview

Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) is a single physical venue — a multi-purpose community center and event space — rather than a software platform. The core offering consists of rentable indoor Rooms & Spaces, five themed Studios (INSPIRE, MAKE, MOVE, PLAY, SHARE), and an outdoor JUMP Park with interactive attractions. Supporting offerings include a Vintage Tractors & Steam Engines exhibit featuring artifacts from 1885, Programs & Events calendar, and JUMP Experiences for group activities. The venue is owned and funded by the J R Simplot Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rooms & Spaces Rental
• Themed Creative Studios (INSPIRE, MAKE, MOVE, PLAY, SHARE) Five themed studio spaces offering creative programming: INSPIRE for lectures, MAKE for hands-on creation, MOVE for movement activities, PLAY for recreational experiences, and SHARE for collaborative gatherings.
• The JUMP Park Outdoor park area featuring interactive attractions including the Amphitheater, Celebration Circle, Front Lawn, Pioneer Plaza, Spiral Slide, Team Slide, The Blue Top, The Climber, and The Mister, with free slide rides during the slide season.
• Vintage Tractors & Steam Engines Exhibit Exhibition of over 50 vintage steam engines and tractors dating as far back as 1885, showcasing industrial art and innovation that connects regional agricultural roots to modern downtown Boise.
• Programs & Events Calendar Community events calendar featuring workshops, classes, flagship events, and ongoing studio programs including the Dreamweaver Film Collective, language exchanges, and creative workshops.
• JUMP Experiences Group Programs Structured group programs designed for team building and community connection, offering interactive experiences for ages 10-110 through a menu of fee-based group activities.
• Event Rentals & Bookings Event venue rental service for community fundraisers, galas, conferences, educational lectures, and other gatherings at the JUMP campus, accessed via a formal rental application process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many activities are free to the public, reducing barriers to community participation

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KID Museum: Bethesda, MD maker-space museum offering fabrication, design, and creative programming for youth and families. Comparable in its MAKE-style studio programming and community-driven learning mission.
• Meow Wolf: Immersive themed experience venues combining art installations, interactive environments, and event programming. Comparable to JUMP's themed studios (INSPIRE/MAKE/MOVE/PLAY/SHARE) and event-rental model wrapped around a creative/experiential core.
• Explora: Albuquerque-based interactive science and learning center offering hands-on exhibits, workshops, and programming. Comparable to JUMP's studios (MAKE, INSPIRE) and community workshop/event programming model.
• Children's Creativity Museum: San Francisco children's museum focused on creative technology, animation, and music production. Comparable in its studio-based creative programming model and event-rental offerings for community gatherings.
• Thinkery: Austin children's museum blending STEAM learning, maker activities, and exhibit-based experiences. Comparable to JUMP's themed studios and broad-age programming approach.
• Discovery Children's Museum: Las Vegas-based children's museum with interactive exhibits, studios, and community programming. Comparable to JUMP's hands-on studios, multi-generational programming, and event space model.
• The DoSeum: San Antonio children's museum with maker-space programming, studios, and outdoor exhibits. Directly comparable to JUMP's combination of educational studios, hands-on creative programming, and outdoor attraction areas serving families.
• City Museum: Multi-element indoor/outdoor attraction in St. Louis featuring slides, climbing structures, tunnels, and architectural salvage. Closely comparable to JUMP's mix of themed studios, vintage exhibits, and multi-element outdoor JUMP Park with slides and climbers.

Regional players

• Boise Parks and Recreation: Municipal parks and recreation department serving Boise residents with parks, programs, and community events. Comparable as a regional community recreation provider but operates free publicly-funded offerings competing directly with JUMP's free programming.

Broad incumbents

• The Henry Ford: Large museum/innovation campus with heritage artifacts (including historic vehicles and machinery), event spaces, and educational programming. Comparable in its heritage artifact content and event-rental/education model, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JUMPboise

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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