Private foundation · EIN 56-6034758 · Salisbury, North Carolina

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $218K total, median $20K. 71% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$218K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NC
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Michigan Law SchoolAnn Arbor, MICharitable use$100K
Salisbury AcademySalisbury, NCCharitable use$50K
Partners in LearningSalisbury, NCCharitable use$20K
Regroup WncCharlotte, NCCharitable use$20K
Novant FoundationWinston Salem, NCCharitable use$15K
Nazareth Child & Family ConnectionRockwell, NCCharitable use$10K
Marlie Dru Sullivan FoundationRock Hill, SCCharitable use$3,000

By state: North Carolina 5 · Michigan 1 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salisbury, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1956. 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 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 Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $218K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Johnson Foundation give?

North Carolina (5 grants), Michigan (1 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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