VCJ Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
VCJ Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fountain Hills, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $710,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $22,000 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$710,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$22,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$54.7 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $478,500 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $407,000 | 23 | $42.4 million |
| 2024 | $478,500 | 18 | $50.7 million |
| 2025 | $710,000 | 25 | $54.7 million |
How to apply
VCJ Family Foundation 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 VCJ Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $383,000 |
| Arizona | 10 | $247,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Football Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Individual | General support | $60,000 |
| Youth Frontiers | General support | $50,000 |
| Resurge International | General support | $50,000 |
| Individual | General support | $50,000 |
| The Center for Becoming | General support | $50,000 |
| Menlo Church | General support | $33,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fountain Hil | General support | $30,000 |
| FH Extended Hands Food Bank | General support | $30,000 |
| Fountain Hills PTO | General support | $25,000 |
| Individual | General support | $25,000 |
| Fountain Hills Community Theatre | General support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievment of Arizona | General support | $22,000 |
| YMCA Silicon Valley | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsul | General support | $20,000 |
| Bridgemakers | General support | $20,000 |
| Fountain Hills Soccer Club | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth on Course | General support | $15,000 |
| Lemo | General support | $15,000 |
| VFW Post 7507 | General support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Fountain Hills Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Faith Work and Tech | General support | $5,000 |
| Branch Services | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwight Johnson
- Ronald Johnson
- Diane Flynn
Questions people ask
Does VCJ Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does VCJ Family Foundation give?
$710,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $22,000.
Who runs VCJ Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dwight Johnson (Trustee/PRESIDE), Ronald Johnson (Trustee) and Diane Flynn (Trustee).
What does VCJ Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.