G E Johnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
G E Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $928,666 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $280,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$928,666
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$341,091
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $913,166 the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $913,166 | 24 | $590,666 |
| 2024 | $928,666 | 26 | $341,091 |
How to apply
G E 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 G E Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 26 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Health Foundation | Eagle Valley Behavioral Health-Expanded Case Management Provides Multi-tiered, Wrap-Around Care | $280,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | General Operating Support | $166,666 |
| Junior Achievement - Rocky Mtn Inc | JA Free Enterprise Center | $166,666 |
| Craig Hospital | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Adventist Healthcare Foundation | General Operating Support | $120,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | Education, Mental Health, and Housing in Colorado Springs | $112,000 |
| Children's Hospital | General Operating Support and Emergency Department Renovation Project | $60,000 |
| Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region | General | $50,000 |
| Colorado Springs Philharmic | Free for Kids Program | $31,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future | General Operating Support | $28,000 |
| Gazette Charities Foundation | Empty Stocking Fund | $25,000 |
| Careers in Construction Colorado | General | $10,000 |
| Penrose St Francis Health Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Colorado Springs Utilities Project COPE | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| UC Health Memorial Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Bright Future Foundation | Aces and Eagles | $5,000 |
| Uccs | Center for Gov't and the Individual | $2,500 |
| Colorado College | Summer Music Fest | $2,500 |
| Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Team Breckenridge Sports Club | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado | Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness-Colorado Sprin | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Colorado Springs Conservatory | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Independence Institute | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| WWII Aviation Museum | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Johnson
- Kasia King
- Jon Medved
- Jenny Stafford
- Jared Johnson
Questions people ask
Does G E Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does G E Johnson Foundation give?
$928,666 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs G E Johnson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Johnson (Board Chair), Kasia King (Secretary), Jon Medved (Treasurer) and Jenny Stafford (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does G E Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.