Private foundation · EIN 46-5560433 · Libertyville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William R 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $268K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$268K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nicasa Behavioral HealthRound Lake, ILTeen court and general purposes$26K
Danny Did FoundationChicago, ILHearts and hugs program; general research$23K
Carmel Catholic High SchoolMunderlein, ILCorsair center, cdn; tuition assistance$20K
Evans ScholarGlenview, ILScholarships$20K
Toby Keith FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$15K
Catholic Charities Lake County IllinoisWaukegan, ILFood pantry$10K
Christmas Store of Cleveland CoNorman, OKHoliday food and gifts$10K
Cornerstone Educatonal ServicesLong Grove, ILFuture leaders program$10K
Fraternite Notre DameChicago, ILSoup kitchen$10K
Loyola AcademyWilmette, ILScholarship program$10K
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls of ChicagoChicago, ILYouth residential program$10K
Night MinistryChicago, ILPregnant/ parenting program$10K
Omni Youth ServicesBuffalo Grove, ILSubstance use prevention program$10K
South Shore Drill TeamChicago, ILAt risk youth program$10K
Vince Lombardi Cancer FoundationBrookfield, WIGeneral purpose$10K
Cool MinisteriesWaukegon, ILFood pantry$10K
Franciscan OutreachChicago, ILFood pantry$7,500
Wheeling Helping HandsWheeling, ILShare the love food pantry$6,526
Illinois Fire Safety AllianceMount Prospect, ILCamp "i am me"$5,000
Libertyville FoundationLibertyville, ILMobile intensive care unit$5,000
Liv for a CureLibertyville, ILResearch$5,000
Midwest Therapeutic RidingUnion Grove, ILTherapeutic riding services$5,000
St Joseph Catholic AcademyKenosha, WIGeneral purpose and unrestricted$5,000
The Helping Paw ProjectSpringfield, ILAnimal care$2,500
The Sharing CenterTrevor, WIFood pantry$2,500
St Vincent Depaul KenoshaKenosha, WIFood pantry$2,500
Canines 4 ComfortRound Lake, ILSupport libertyville shop with a cop 2025 program$2,500
A & S Pittie Rescue IncCary, ILRescue animal care$2,500
Skylar's ScholarshipsMaple Grove, ILScholarships$2,500

By state: Illinois 23 · Oklahoma 2 · Wisconsin 4

About this foundation

William R Johnson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Libertyville, Illinois, administered in care of Karen E Gillespie, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 William R Johnson Family Foundation 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 William R Johnson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $268K across 29 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does William R Johnson Family Foundation give?

Illinois (23 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), Wisconsin (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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