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The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tiburon, California · EIN 954712836

The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $816,709 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $122,236. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $730,000 the year before.

20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$730,00021$18.5 million
2024$816,70925$17.3 million

How to apply

The Bernard J & Mary T 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California16$521,709
New York3$90,000
Virginia1$60,000
District of Columbia1$40,000
Utah1$40,000
North Carolina1$30,000
Oregon1$20,000
Massachusetts1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 25 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Impact Forum Foundation
Encino, CA
Improving lives by sharing the healing power of nature in more than 25 countries.$122,236
Institute for Justice
Arlington, VA
Protect constitutional rights of clients and educate the public through various media$60,000
Stand With US
Los Angeles, CA
Supporting israel and fighting antisemitism around the world$50,000
Abbey of New Clairvaux
Vina, CA
Restoration project by trappist monks -resurrecting a client monastic building.$46,903
Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc
New York, NY
Making direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charitable organizations in israel$40,000
Wasatch Freestyle Foundation
Park City, UT
To provide a positive & life guiding sports training environment for youth$40,000
State Theater for the Arts
Red Bluff, CA
Restoration project of a theater on the national register of historic places.$40,000
The Kern Project
Corte Madera, CA
To save dogs and cats of kern county, ca through rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming.$40,000
National Parks Conservation Associa
Washington, DC
To be the leading voice in the safeguarding of our national parks and monuments.$40,000
Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, CA
Advances global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research and education$30,000
North State Symphony
Csu Chico, CA
Dedicated to achieving excellence in musical performance and educational opportunities, while engaging and shaping the cultural life of northern california$30,000
North Valley Community Foundation
Chico, CA
The support and wellness recovery for children affected by the camp fire$30,000
The Grey Muzzle Organization
Raleigh, NC
Providing funding and resources for at-risk senior dogs$30,000
Westside Waldorf School
Santa Monica, CA
To offer children a school that can be their home from preschool thru middle school.$30,000
Trust for Public Land
Los Angeles, CA
To work with communities to create parks and protect public land.$27,237
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Providing emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care$25,000
Natural Resources Defense Council
New York, NY
Curbing global warming, reviving the world's oceans, preventing pollution$25,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Los Angeles, CA
To present and promote the performing arts in its varied forms at the highest level of excellaence.$25,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashland, OR
Expanding access to the transformational power of art and art-making.$20,000
Asperger Autism Network
Watertown, MA
Helping people with asperger's or similar autism build meaningful lives.$15,000
KZFR 901FM
Chico, CA
To entertain, educate, and contribute to cultural appreciation and enlightenment.$15,000
Sacred Heart Church
Red Bluff, CA
Providing education & educational programs$10,000
Red Bluff Round-Up Museum
Red Bluff, CA
To preserve the history of the red bluff round-up for generations to come.$10,000
885FM Radio
Los Angeles, CA
Recognizing and supporting emerging artists while honoring heritage musicians.$10,000
Tehama Together
Red Bluff, CA
Provides tehama county businesses and individuals with food gift vouchers and food share programs$5,333

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation give?

$816,709 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Colleen Henrickson (Director), Limor Johnson (Director), Mark C Johnson (Vice President) and Philip B Johnson (President).

What does The Bernard J & Mary T Johnson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.

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