Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 109 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Razom IncNew York, NY | for Razom Health and for Razom Relief | $95K |
| Entertainment Industry FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Restricted gift for Ukrainian Children's Action Project (UCAP) | $75K |
| Friends of the World Food Program IncWashington, DC | Restricted Gift to Support Ukraine | $65K |
| Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal IncPace, FL | Landmine Removal in Ukraine | $65K |
| Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CO | Specialist in Training Gratitude Fund | $50K |
| Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, CO | Support Rural Communities Only | $50K |
| American Indian College FundDenver, CO | Johnson Foundation of the Rockies Scholarship Program | $40K |
| Special Kids - Special Families IncColorado Springs, CO | Zach's Place for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Support for Children from Low-Income Backgrounds | $40K |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado IncDenver, CO | General Operating Support | $40K |
| Work Options for WomenDenver, CO | General Operating Support | $40K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo CountyPueblo, CO | Workforce Development Initiative Program | $35K |
| Kids in Need of DentistryCommerce City, CO | Chopper Topper Expansion | $35K |
| Safehouse Denver IncDenver, CO | General Operating Support | $35K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central WyomingCasper, WY | General Operating Support | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Club of LA Plata County IncDurango, CO | General Operating | $30K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver IncDenver, CO | General Operating Support | $30K |
| Girls on the Run Utah IncSalt Lake City, UT | Girls on the Run Utah 2024-2025 Program and Scholarship Initiative | $30K |
| Jeffco Action Center IncLakewood, CO | Nutritious and Culturally Relevant Food for Low-Income Populations | $30K |
| Montana Meth ProjectMissoula, MT | General Operating Support | $30K |
| Project Angel HeartDenver, CO | General Operating Support | $30K |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake IncSalt Lake City, UT | General Operating Support | $30K |
| Sage School IncorporatedHailey, ID | Flexible Tuition Program: Expanding Student Access | $30K |
| Eastern Montana Casa-Gal IncMiles City, MT | Direct support for CASA Volunteers, Recruitment, Training, Mentoring, Public Awareness | $28K |
| Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club IncMontrose, CO | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Blaine County Seniors Council IncHailey, ID | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northwest ColoradoCraig, CO | Healthy Bodies: Healthy Minds | $25K |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead ReservationRonan, MT | General Operating Support | $25K |
| CASA of the Pikes Peak Region IncColorado Springs, CO | Dependency & Neglect Program | $25K |
| Chaps Equine Assisted ServicesSheridan, WY | General Operating Support / Endowment | $25K |
| Denver City LaxDenver, CO | Reading, Math and Enrichment programming | $25K |
| Food Bank of the RockiesEvansville, WY | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Friends of the Children - MontanaMissoula, MT | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Humane Society of UtahMurray, UT | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Meals on Wheels of Greeley IncGreeley, CO | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Mesa Youth Service IncGrand Junction, CO | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Mile High 360Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $25K |
| The Inn BetweenSalt Lake City, UT | Medical Respite and End-of-Life Care for the Homeless | $25K |
| Weld Food BankGreeley, CO | General Operating Support | $25K |
| YouthzoneGlenwood Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $25K |
| Girls on the Run-Idaho IncBoise, ID | General Operating Support for "Hello, Mountain Mover!" Program & Scholarship fund | $23K |
| Blaine County School District Education FoundationHailey, ID | General Operating Support | $20K |
| CASA of Hill County IncHavre, MT | General Operating Support and Hidden in Plain Sight | $20K |
| Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, CO | General Operating Support | $20K |
| Reach Out and Read ColoradoDenver, CO | General Operating | $20K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaffee CountySalida, CO | General Operating Support | $18K |
| Trustees of Phillips AcademyAndover, MA | to help the Academy pay for teacher salaries and to help the Academy fund athletics | $18K |
| Utah Nordic AllianceSalt Lake City, UT | Grooming Equipment for our second ski venue | $17K |
| Utahs Friends of CASAOrem, UT | CASA Training | $17K |
| Aspen Valley Ski-Snowboard Club IncAspen, CO | General Operating Support | $15K |
| B Cos We Care for Our CommunityColorado Springs, CO | for Operation School Bell and for Sweet Dreams | $15K |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Park IncFairplay, CO | General Operating | $15K |
| Childrens Literacy Center IncColorado Springs, CO | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Downtown Aurora Visual ArtsAurora, CO | General Operating Support | $15K |
| Early Milestones ColoradoDenver, CO | General Operating Support | $15K |
| University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT | Johnson-Hillyard Scholarship fund / School of Business Scholarship fund | $15K |
| Assistance League of Pueblo IncPueblo, CO | Operation School Bell | $12K |
| Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH | Dartmouth College Fund | $11K |
| Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin CountiesGolden, CO | General Operating | $10K |
| Fifth Judical District Voice for Children IncDillon, MT | General Operating Support | $10K |
By state: Colorado 49 · Utah 9 · Montana 6 · INTL 20 · Idaho 5 · New York 1
About this foundation
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies 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 Foundation of the Rockies give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 109 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies give?
Colorado (49 grants), Utah (9 grants), Montana (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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