How to apply
No specific form. Should include name, evidence of charitable status, and purpose of requested grant. Contact: Deborah L Anderson, Nixon Peabody Llp 53 State Street, Boston, Ma, 6173451206, DANDERSON@NIXONPEABODY.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Relevate GroupFranklin, TN | General purposes | $100K |
| Bethel ChurchRedding, CA | General purposes | $75K |
| Christ Fellowship ChurchPalm Beach Gardens, FL | General purposes | $60K |
| Luis Palau AssociationPortland, OR | General purposes | $60K |
| Fellowship of Israel Related MinistriesRancho Cordova, CA | General purposes | $25K |
| Kingdom Awakening MinistriesBradford, MA | General purposes | $25K |
| Larry Sparks MinistriesKeller, TX | General purposes | $25K |
| Place of HopePalm Beach Gardens, FL | General purposes | $25K |
| CruOrlando, FL | General purposes | $15K |
| Children's Impact NetworkPort St Lucie, FL | General purposes | $10K |
| Gospel Fellowship IncBoynton Beach, FL | General purposes | $10K |
| One HopePompano Beach, FL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Revival Mandate InternationalMidlothian, TX | General purposes | $5,000 |
By state: Florida 6 · California 2 · Tennessee 1 · Oregon 1 · Texas 2 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Nixon Peabody Llp, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Johnson Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $440K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Johnson Charitable Foundation give?
Florida (6 grants), California (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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