Johnson Foundation

EIN 42-6062888 · IA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.8K Funds in IA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Johnson Foundation based in IA paid 6 grants totaling $61K to 6 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $48.5K, with a median of $2.8K. Its largest recipients included CHARITON CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and CHARITON VALLEY REGINAL HOUSING TRUST FUND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$918,686
Giving (latest yr)
$61,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$2.8K
Recipients
6
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chariton Chamber & Development Charitable Foundation$48,500
  • Iowa College Foundation$5,000
  • Chariton Valley Reginal Housing Trust Fund$3,000
  • Chariton Boosters$2,500
  • Uni Foundation$1,500

Where grants went

  • Iowa$61,000 · 6 grants

Grants Paid (6)

Chariton Chamber & Development Charitable Foundation
Chariton, IA
General Fund
$48,500
Iowa College Foundation
Des Moines, IA
General Fund
$5,000
Chariton Valley Reginal Housing Trust Fund
Centerville, IA
General Fund
$3,000
Chariton Boosters
Chariton, IA
General Fund
$2,500
Uni Foundation
Cedar Falls, IA
General Fund
$1,500
Iowa State University Foundation
Ames, IA
General Fund
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Johnson Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Johnson Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $61K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $48.5K (median $2.8K).

Recent recipients include CHARITON CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION, CHARITON VALLEY REGINAL HOUSING TRUST FUND, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Johnson Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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