Private foundation · EIN 41-1407595 · Saint Paul, Minnesota · Education

Lynn and Gloria 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: 12 grants paid, $628K total, median $24K. 42% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$628K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in MN
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNProgram support$200K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNScholarships$200K
Courage CoalitionMinneapolis, MNProgram support$50K
E4e Relief LLCCharlotte, NCProgram support$50K
Trustees of Boston UniversityOxford, OHProgram support$50K
Longleaf Animal SanctuaryOrlando, FLProgram support$30K
Israel Relief FundHenrico, VAProgram support$18K
Minnesota Chiefs of Police FoundationNew Brighton, MNProgram support$10K
The Children's Theatre Company and SchoolMinneapolis, MNProgram support$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa ValleyNapa, CAProgram support$5,000
Wings for Life USAAlbuquerque, NMProgram support$5,000
Pmc Jimmy FundNeedham, MAProgram support$250

By state: Minnesota 5 · North Carolina 1 · Ohio 1 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 Lynn and Gloria 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 Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $628K across 12 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (5 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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