Private foundation · EIN 74-2554281 · Jackson, Wyoming

Karl M Johnson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Wyoming. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $6,750.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $475K total, median $6,750. 64% of grants stayed in Wyoming. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
58
$475K
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in WY
64%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$9.3M

How to apply

None specified Contact: Karl M Johnson Foundation, Po Box 7, Jackson, Wy, 3077332772 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Teton Valley Hospital FoundationDriggs, IDDonation$45K
Primary Childrens HospitalSalt Lake City, UTDonation$27K
Senior Center of Jackson HoleJackson, WYDonation$20K
Teton Youth & Family ServicesJackson, WYDonation$20K
University of Nd Aviation FoundatioGrand Forks, NDScholarship$18K
Community Resource CenterDriggs, IDDonation$14K
Seniors West of the TetonsDriggs, IDDonation$14K
St John's Hospital FoundationJackson, WYDonation$14K
University of WyomingLaramie, WYScholarships$14K
Wounded Warriors IncTopeka, KSDonation$12K
Jackson Hole Theraputic Riding AssoTeton Village, WYDonation$11K
Education Foundation of Teton ValleDriggs, IDRide and dine donation$11K
Community Entry ServicesJackson, WYDonation$11K
Teton County School District 401Driggs, IDScholarships$10K
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, TNDonation$9,450
Special Olympics of WyomingCasper, WYDonation$9,450
Family Safety NetworkDriggs, IDDonation$8,100
Teton County Fire District (id)Driggs, IDDonation$7,425
American Red CrossBoone, IADonation$7,000
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKDonation$6,750
College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, IDDonation$6,750
Habitat for HumanityJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Hole Food RescueJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Huntsman Cancer InstituteSalt Lake City, UTDonation$6,750
Jackson Bronc BackersJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Jackson Hole Community SchoolJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Jason's Friends FoundationCasper, WYDonation$6,750
Library FoundationJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Sage Living CenterJackson, WYDonation$6,750
St John's Hospital AuxiliaryJackson, WYDonation$6,750
St John's Episcopal ChurchJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Teton County Fire Protection DistDriggs, IDDonation$6,750
Teton Free ClinicJackson, WYDonation$6,750
Boys and Girls Clubs Carbon CtyRawlins, WYDonation$6,000
Jackson Hole Youth BasketballJackson, WYDonation$6,000
Community Safety NetworkJackson, WYDonation$5,400
Fund for Public EducationJackson, WYDonation$5,400
Teton Literacy ProgramJackson, WYDonation$5,400
Talons Reach FoundationThree Forks, MTGolf tournaments$5,276
Blessings in a BackpackLouisville, KYDonation$5,000
Good Samaritan MissionJackson, WYDonation$5,000
Teton Music SchoolJackson, WYDonation$5,000
Teton Valley Mental Health CoalitioDriggs, IDDonation$5,000
Jackson Youth HockeyJackson, WYDonation$5,000
Talons Reach FoundationBelgrade, MTDonation$4,930
Jackson Hole Community Counseling CJackson, WYDonation$4,050
Teton Adaptive SportsTeton Village, WYDonation$4,050
Teton Valley Food PantryDriggs, IDDonation$3,375
Dancer's WorkshopJackson, WYScholarship$2,700
Jackson Fire DepartmentJackson, WYDonation$2,700
Jackson Hole Historical SocietyJackson, WYDonation$2,700
Jackson Youth SkatingJackson, WYDonation$2,700
Protect Our Waters JhWilson, WYDonation$2,700
St Stephen's Indian Mission FundSt Stephens, WYDonation$2,700
Young Life Jackson HoleJackson, WYDonation$2,700
Friends of Jackson Mounted PatrolJackson, WYDonation$2,700
PawsJackson, WYDonation$2,025
Jackson Masonic Lodge 48Jackson, WYDonation$1,350

By state: Wyoming 37 · Idaho 11 · Utah 2 · North Dakota 1 · Kansas 1 · Montana 2

About this foundation

Karl M Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Karl M Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. None specified Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Karl M Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $475K across 58 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Karl M Johnson Foundation give?

Wyoming (37 grants), Idaho (11 grants), Utah (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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