J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $888,500 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$888,500
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $802,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $794,000 | 41 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $802,000 | 47 | $20.1 million |
| 2025 | $888,500 | 44 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
J Stanley & Mary W Johnson 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 J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 32 | $595,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $80,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $51,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties | General operations | $100,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General operations | $64,500 |
| Share Ourselves | General operations | $55,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operations | $51,000 |
| Lewis & Clark College | General operations | $50,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders USA | General operations | $40,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operations | $40,000 |
| Scripps College | General operations | $40,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations | $40,000 |
| World Food Program | General operations | $40,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | General operations | $34,000 |
| The Thacher School | General operations | $30,000 |
| Cielo | General operations | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | General operations | $25,000 |
| Hope Builders | General operations | $20,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | General operations | $19,500 |
| Kidworks | General operations | $15,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General operations | $15,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | General operations | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | General operations | $13,000 |
| Oceanna | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sally's Fund | General operations | $10,000 |
| Uci Mind Inst for Memory Impairments | General operations | $10,000 |
| College of St Scholastica | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Stanford Fund | General operations | $6,000 |
| Friendship Shelter | General operations | $5,000 |
| High School Inc Academies Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum | General operations | $5,000 |
| Midland School | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Teen Project Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | General operations | $5,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Paw Project | General operations | $5,000 |
| University of Minn Fdn - School of Nursing | General operations | $4,000 |
| Harvard Business School Fund | General operations | $2,500 |
| Classical Kusc | General operations | $2,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Johnson
- Robert Johnson
- Elizabeth Johnson
Questions people ask
Does J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation give?
$888,500 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald Johnson (President), Robert Johnson (Sec-Treasurer) and Elizabeth Johnson (Director).
What does J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and community development.