Arthur Q Johnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arthur Q Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,019 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $48,000. 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$256,019
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$48,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $180,500 | 21 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 34 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $256,019 | 31 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Arthur Q Johnson 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 Arthur Q Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $249,519 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Let's Play A Game Foundation | To provide financial support | $48,000 |
| It's All About the Kids | To enhance the lives of less fortunate children | $20,000 |
| Charley Hoffman Foundation | To support charley hoffman foundation | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Carlsbad | To support the boys & girls club of carlsbad | $16,000 |
| Oncology Kids | To support the charitable endeavors of oncology & kids, inc. | $15,000 |
| The Richness of Giving | To support all sorts of initiatives that help kids affected by poverty | $10,000 |
| Pacific Ridge School | To provide financial resources for the opportunity scholarship and endowment fund | $10,000 |
| San Diego Fashion Art Music | To support san diego fashion art & music | $10,000 |
| International Community Foundation | To support international community foundation | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Community | To support international rescue community | $10,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | To support casa cornelia law center | $10,000 |
| Door of Faith Ministries | To support door of faith ministries | $10,000 |
| Pathways of Citizenship | To support pathways of citizenship | $10,000 |
| Drive for Water | To support drive for water | $6,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | To help homeless people in san diego | $5,000 |
| San Marcos High School Athletic Boo | To support boyd lacrosse program | $5,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | To support the fulfillment fund | $5,000 |
| Sherman Heights Community Center | To support sherman heights community center | $5,000 |
| San Elijo Women's Club | To support san elijo women's club | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | To support ronald mcdonald house charities | $4,080 |
| Pro Kids First Tee - San Diego | To support pro kids, first tee - san diego mission of promoting life skills to under-served youth in city heights and oceanside through education and the game of golf | $3,780 |
| Epilepsy Society of SD County | To support the betterment of all persons with epilepsy | $2,500 |
| Support the Enlisted Project | To support the foundation support the enlisted project | $2,060 |
| Mission Bay Real Estate Association | To support mission bay real estate association | $1,873 |
| University of Notre Dam | To support the university of notre dam | $1,500 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | To support the leukemia & lymphoma society | $1,500 |
| Howard's Teamms Society | To support howard's team/ms society | $1,100 |
| Alpha Project for the Homeless | To support alpha project for the homeless foundation | $1,000 |
| Powerline Digitaljust in Time Foste | To support powerline digital/just in time foster | $814 |
| San Diego Federal Bar Foundation | To support the san diego dederal bar foundation | $812 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur Q Johnson
- Natalie Gumina
Questions people ask
Does Arthur Q Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur Q Johnson Foundation give?
$256,019 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arthur Q Johnson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur Q Johnson (President) and Natalie Gumina (Secretary).
What does Arthur Q Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.