Private foundation · EIN 23-2010791 · Orefield, Pennsylvania

The John a Johnson & Wilhelmina S Johnson Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $78K total, median $21K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$78K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northern Valley Emergency AmbulanceCoplay, PAUnrestricted$25K
Community Fire Company of New TripoNew Tripoli, PAUnrestricted$25K
Mircle LeagueAllentown, PAUnrestricted$18K
Allentown Rescue MissionAllentown, PAUnrestricted$10K

About this foundation

The John a Johnson & Wilhelmina S Johnson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Orefield, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The John a Johnson & Wilhelmina S Johnson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The John a Johnson & Wilhelmina S Johnson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 4 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does The John a Johnson & Wilhelmina S Johnson Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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