Johnson Foundation of the Rockies
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 109 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $95,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$44.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
18% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 106 | $43.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 109 | $44.6 million |
How to apply
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies 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 Johnson Foundation of the Rockies funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $130,000 in 20 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 49 | $924,500 |
| Utah | 9 | $179,000 |
| Montana | 6 | $138,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $108,000 |
| New York | 1 | $95,000 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $90,000 |
| California | 3 | $76,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $65,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $29,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Razom Inc | for Razom Health and for Razom Relief | $95,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | Restricted gift for Ukrainian Children's Action Project (UCAP) | $75,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | Restricted Gift to Support Ukraine | $65,000 |
| Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal Inc | Landmine Removal in Ukraine | $65,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Specialist in Training Gratitude Fund | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Support Rural Communities Only | $50,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Johnson Foundation of the Rockies Scholarship Program | $40,000 |
| Special Kids - Special Families Inc | Zach's Place for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Support for Children from Low-Income Backgrounds | $40,000 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Inc | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Work Options for Women | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County | Workforce Development Initiative Program | $35,000 |
| Kids in Need of Dentistry | Chopper Topper Expansion | $35,000 |
| Safehouse Denver Inc | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Wyoming | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of la Plata County Inc | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Inc | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Girls on the Run Utah Inc | Girls on the Run Utah 2024-2025 Program and Scholarship Initiative | $30,000 |
| Jeffco Action Center Inc | Nutritious and Culturally Relevant Food for Low-Income Populations | $30,000 |
| Montana Meth Project | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Salt Lake Inc | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Sage School Incorporated | Flexible Tuition Program: Expanding Student Access | $30,000 |
| Eastern Montana Casa-Gal Inc | Direct support for CASA Volunteers, Recruitment, Training, Mentoring, Public Awareness | $28,000 |
| Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Blaine County Seniors Council Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Colorado | Healthy Bodies: Healthy Minds | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Casa of the Pikes Peak Region Inc | Dependency & Neglect Program | $25,000 |
| Chaps Equine Assisted Services | General Operating Support / Endowment | $25,000 |
| Denver City Lax | Reading, Math and Enrichment programming | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Montana | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greeley Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mesa Youth Service Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Mile High 360 | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Inn Between | Medical Respite and End-of-Life Care for the Homeless | $25,000 |
| Weld Food Bank | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Youthzone | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run-Idaho Inc | General Operating Support for "Hello, Mountain Mover!" Program & Scholarship fund | $23,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Berit K Campion
- Max Caulkins
- Dmytro Mamedov
- Nancy Nevin
- Christopher Seldin
Questions people ask
Does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Johnson Foundation of the Rockies?
Its 2024 filing lists Berit K Campion (Trustee, Chairman of the Board), Max Caulkins (Treas, Trustee), Dmytro Mamedov (Trustee) and Nancy Nevin (Trustee, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.