Private foundation · EIN 93-6310704 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Johnson Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oregon. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $151K total, median $2,500. 86% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$151K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in OR
86%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.2M

How to apply

Letter with pertinent information Contact: David J Johnson, 1136 Northshore Rd, Lake Oswego, Or, 5037937007 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Metropolitan Family ServicesSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$72K
Literary Arts IncPortland, ORGeneral operating support$50K
Portland Art MuseumPortland, ORGeneral operating support$7,500
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, ORGeneral operating support$5,000
Library FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$3,000
Oregon Episcopal SchoolPortland, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
Parkinson's Resources of OregonLake Oswego, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
University of OregonEugene, ORGeneral operating support$2,500
Friends of Tryon Creek ParkLake Oswego, ORGeneral operating support$1,500
Good Samaritan Foundation Devers Eye InstitutePortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Hawaii Community Foundation (kukio Community Fund)Honolulu, HIGeneral operating support$1,000
Ohsu FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Sunstone MontessoriPortland, ORGeneral operating support$1,000
Riverdale School District FoundationLake Oswego, ORGeneral operating support$500

By state: Oregon 12 · Washington 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Johnson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of David Johnson, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter with pertinent information Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Johnson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $151K across 14 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Johnson Family Foundation give?

Oregon (12 grants), Washington (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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