Private foundation · EIN 41-1736857 · Savage, Minnesota

Charles E and Andriene M Johnson 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: 11 grants paid, $278K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$278K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of the BwcawSt Paul, MNCharitable program support$75K
Empty Soup Bowls of Cook CountyGrand Marais, MNCharitable program support$50K
Sugarloaf CoveDuluth, MNCharitable program support$30K
Brighter DaysEden Prairie, MNCharitable program support$30K
Crescent CoveBrooklyn Center, MNCharitable program support$20K
Lutsen Fire Relief FundLutsen, MNCharitable program support$20K
Quarterback Club Park Center High SchoolMinneapolis, MNCharitable program support$15K
Eden Prairie Firefighters ReliefEden Prairie, MNCharitable program support$15K
Care Partners of Cook CountyGrand Marais, MNCharitable program support$10K
Hamilton HabitatGrand Marais, MNCharitable program support$8,000
LA AcademiaChaska, MNCharitable program support$5,000

About this foundation

Charles E and Andriene M Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Savage, Minnesota, administered in care of Associated Trust Company Na, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Charles E and Andriene M Johnson 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 Charles E and Andriene M Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $278K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Charles E and Andriene M Johnson Foundation give?

Minnesota (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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