Johnson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $450,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$450,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $317,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $241,500 | 8 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $317,000 | 15 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $450,000 | 17 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Johnson Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Johnson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $415,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational and support programs | $100,000 |
| Individual | Support for dental clinic for uninsured individuals and families | $50,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children | Children's foster care support | $50,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Education, financial self-sufficiency and personal development for women in need | $25,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Animal assistance programs | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Organizational support | $25,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers Inc | Organizational support | $25,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Treatment and research for children hospital | $25,000 |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| Ahepa 219 Ecf | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Cons Center | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Andres House | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Library | Libraries acquisition fund | $10,000 |
| Benevilla | Organizational support | $10,000 |
| Yavapai County Food Bank | Low income assistance programs | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Organizational support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jana S Johnson
- Barbara S Johnson
- Christopher E Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Johnson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give?
$450,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Johnson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jana S Johnson (President), Barbara S Johnson (Secretary) and Christopher E Johnson (Vice President).
What does Johnson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.