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Private foundation · EIN 31-1542859

Johnson Family Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.22M in grants and contributions paid across 28 grants, with $21.7M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Partners for Youth with Disabiities, Leadership Brainery and MIT Office of Engineering Outreach -.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Partners for Youth with DisabiitiesSomerville, MAGeneral Operating$100,000
Leadership BraineryBoston, MAGeneral Operating$100,000
MIT Office of Engineering Outreach -Boston, MAGeneral Operating$60,000
Spoonfuls IncNewton, MAGeneral Operating$60,000
Break Through CincinnatiCincinnati, OHGeneral Operating$55,000
Camp Starfish IncStow, MAGeneral Operating$53,500
Boston Area GleanersWaltham, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
Next One Up FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral Operating$50,000
Families 1st Parenting Programs IncWatertown, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
More Than Words IncWaltham, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
Missionsafe a New BeginningRoxbury, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
May We HelpCincinnati, OHGeneral Operating$50,000
Innovators for PurposeActon, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
Uncornered IncBoston, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
The Welcome ProjectSomerville, MAGeneral Operating$50,000
The Loop LabCambridge, MAGeneral Operating$35,000
Critical ExposureWashington Dc, DCGeneral Operating$30,000
Envisioning Access IncCambridge, MAGeneral Operating$30,000
Hamilton Living Water Ministry IncHamilton, OHGeneral Operating$25,800
New Life Furniture IncCincinnati, OHGeneral Operating$25,000
A Wider CircleBethesda, MDGeneral Operating$25,000
Crayons to ComputersCincinnati, OHGeneral Operating$25,000
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral Operating$25,000
Arts for Learning Massachusetts IncBoston, MAGeneral Operating$25,000
Household Goods IncActon, MAGeneral Operating$25,000

The 25 largest of 28 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Johnson Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Johnson Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,221,350 in grants and contributions paid (28 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Johnson Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Partners for Youth with Disabiities (MA), $100K, Leadership Brainery (MA), $100K, MIT Office of Engineering Outreach - (MA), $60K, Spoonfuls Inc (MA), $60K and Break Through Cincinnati (OH), $55K.