Private foundation · EIN 31-1542859 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Johnson Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$1.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Partners for Youth With DisabiitiesSomerville, MAGeneral operating$100K
Leadership BraineryBoston, MAGeneral operating$100K
MIT Office of Engineering Outreach -Boston, MAGeneral operating$60K
Spoonfuls IncNewton, MAGeneral operating$60K
Break Through CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$55K
Camp Starfish IncStow, MAGeneral operating$54K
Boston Area GleanersWaltham, MAGeneral operating$50K
Next One Up FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral operating$50K
Families 1st Parenting Programs IncWatertown, MAGeneral operating$50K
More Than Words IncWaltham, MAGeneral operating$50K
Missionsafe a New BeginningRoxbury, MAGeneral operating$50K
May We HelpCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$50K
Innovators for PurposeActon, MAGeneral operating$50K
Uncornered IncBoston, MAGeneral operating$50K
The Welcome ProjectSomerville, MAGeneral operating$50K
The Loop LabCambridge, MAGeneral operating$35K
Critical ExposureWashington, DCGeneral operating$30K
Envisioning Access IncCambridge, MAGeneral operating$30K
Hamilton Living Water Ministry IncHamilton, OHGeneral operating$26K
New Life Furniture IncCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$25K
A Wider CircleBethesda, MDGeneral operating$25K
Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$25K
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$25K
Arts for Learning Massachusetts IncBoston, MAGeneral operating$25K
Household Goods IncActon, MAGeneral operating$25K
Haley House IncBoston, MAGeneral operating$25K
Inner City Youth OpportunitiesCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$25K
Be Concerned IncCovington, KYGeneral operating$22K

By state: Massachusetts 17 · Ohio 7 · Maryland 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Johnson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Ronald C Christian, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Johnson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 28 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Johnson Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (17 grants), Ohio (7 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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