Private foundation · EIN 88-3021577 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ce 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: 6 grants paid, $160K total, median $13K. 33% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$160K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in NV
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Addiction Education SocietySan Mateo, CAGeneral support$100K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NVGeneral support$15K
The Salvation ArmySan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
Heartmath InstituteBoulder Creek, CAGeneral support$10K
Women's Giving Circle of RenoReno, NVGeneral support$5,000

By state: California 3 · Nevada 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Ce Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Ce 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 Ce Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $160K across 6 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Ce Johnson Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Nevada (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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