Johnson-Polios Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson-Polios Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,100 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$103,100
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $122,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $70,300 | 24 | $451,681 |
| 2024 | $122,000 | 28 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $103,100 | 24 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Johnson-Polios 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 Johnson-Polios Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $53,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $5,400 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Quad City Area United Way of Quad Cities Contribution | Contribution | $40,000 |
| Our Lady Id Angels Church Our Lady of Angles Church Contribution | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute Dynamic Catholic Institute Contribution | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale College Contribution | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor Food for the Poor Contribution | Contrinutiom | $4,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Heritage Foundation Contribution | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Samaritans Purse Contribution | Contribution | $3,000 |
| St Ann's Catholic Church St Ann's Catholic Church Contribution | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Center for Renewing America | Contribution | $3,000 |
| The Epoch Times Assoc the Epoch Times Assoc Contribution | Contribution | $2,500 |
| FFP FFP Contribution | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota Orchestra Contribution | Contribution | $2,000 |
| The Quest Radio the Quest Radio Contribution | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Alleman High School Alleman High School Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta Mission Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Comm Food Bank Atlantic Comm Food Bank Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Camp Twin Lakes Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Child Protection Center Child Protection Center Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Heart of the Nation Heart of the Nation Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Ignatius House Ignatius House Contribution | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Steffen Thomas Museum of Art | Contribution | $700 |
| Liberty Classical Schools Liberty Classical Schools Contribution | Contribution | $500 |
| Young Americas Foundation | Contribution | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara J Polios
- Julia Polios
Questions people ask
Does Johnson-Polios Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson-Polios Foundation give?
$103,100 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Johnson-Polios Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara J Polios (President) and Julia Polios (Secretary).
What does Johnson-Polios Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.