Private foundation · EIN 82-2957303 · Redding, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Maurice & Marianne Johannessen 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: 30 grants paid, $80K total, median $1,000. 77% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$80K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sc Supporters of SwatRedding, CASponsorship$12K
Turtle Bay Exploration ParkRedding, CASponsorship$11K
Harlan Carter InvitationalRedding, CASponsorship$10K
St Josephs Catholic ChurchRedding, CAGeneral Donation$10K
Cal Veterans Assistance GroupRedding, CAGeneral Donation$5,500
Klamath Cty Sheriff's OfficeKlamath Falls, ORGeneral$5,000
St Michael the Archangel ChurchShasta Lake, CAGeneral Donation$5,000
Salvation ArmyRedding, CAGeneral Fund$2,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYGeneral Fund$2,000
PrebornIndianapolis, INSponsorship$2,000
Foothill High SchoolPalo Cedro, CASponsorship$1,800
Shield Training CenterRedding, CAGeneral Fund$1,500
Shingletown Fire DeptShingletown, CAGeneral Fund$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral$1,000
Shasta Historical SocietyRedding, CAGeneral$1,000
University Preparatory SchoolRedding, CAGeneral Fund$1,000
Pacific Legal FdtnSacramento, CAGeneral Fund$1,000
FameafricaRedding, CASponsorship$1,000
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCSponsorship$1,000
Friends of Schreder PlanetariumRedding, CAGeneral Donation$1,000
Communities for Police CaninesRedding, CAGeneral Fund$1,000
Redding Chamber of CommerceRedding, CASponsorship$795
Shingletown LibraryShingletown, CAGeneral Fund$500
Redding City BalletRedding, CASponsorship$500
Haven Humane SocietyAnderson, CAGeneral Donation$500
Stillwater Cat HavenAnderson, CAGeneral Donation$500
Shasta Elite Volleyball ClubRedding, CASponsorship$500
Rotary Club of ReddingRedding, CAGeneral Fund$200
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNSponsorship$100
Sons of NorwayMinneapolis, MNGeneral Fund$54

By state: California 23 · Oregon 1 · New York 1 · Indiana 1 · Michigan 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redding, California, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Maurice & Marianne Johannessen 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 Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 30 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation give?

California (23 grants), Oregon (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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