Private foundation · EIN 93-3185908 · Grand Jct, Iowa · Education

Max Johnson Educational Fund

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Iowa. The foundation accepts applications (No deadlines but limited to the available funds) and its median grant is $3,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $165K total, median $3,500. 100% of grants stayed in Iowa. Stated restrictions: Only restricted to those purposes listed herein

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$165K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in IA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
No deadlines but limited to the availabl
Assets
$8.4M

How to apply

Applications will be made available at the address above upon request. Contact: Max Johnson Educational Fund, 1402 S Ave, Grand Junction, Ia, 5153865428 Deadlines: No deadlines but limited to the available funds Restrictions: Only restricted to those purposes listed herein

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greene County School BoardJefferson, IADonation to pay for Greenhouse at the school$104K
City of Grand JunctionGrand Junction, IAAssist with pool renovation/repairs project$20K
50107 SummerfestGrand Junction, IAAssist w Shelter House renovations for City of Grand Junction$20K
City of Grand Junction - Fire DeparGrand Junction, IAPledge towards new ambulance$6,500
Greene County School BoostJefferson, IABoost fund for school$5,000
Sadie ShannonJefferson, IAStudy at Iowa Central Community College$2,000
Emma EwaltJefferson, IAStudy at Iowa Central Community College$2,000
Rylyn WittrockIowa City, IAStudy at University of Iowa$2,000
Nicholas StreamJefferson, IAStudy at Iowa Central Community College$2,000
Kayla FrederickBagley, IAStudy college$2,000

About this foundation

Max Johnson Educational Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Jct, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Max Johnson Educational Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications will be made available at the address above upon request. Deadlines: No deadlines but limited to the available funds.

How much does Max Johnson Educational Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 10 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Max Johnson Educational Fund give?

Iowa (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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