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Spencer Johnson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Waipahu, Hawaii · EIN 016184578

Spencer Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Waipahu, Hawaii. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $22,628 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$11,3801$432,797
2023$22,6282$456,259
2024$45,0003$450,271

How to apply

Spencer 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 Spencer Johnson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii2$25,000
Virginia1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
GOOD360
Alexandria, VA
Help close the need gap by connecting companies with excess goods to nonprofits in need$20,000
North Shore Community Community Land Trust
Haleiwa, HI
Help permanently protect the natural landscapes, cultural heritage and rural character of the north shore of o'ahu$15,000
American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundation
Honolulu, HI
Help protect civil liberties and defend democracy in hawaii$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Spencer Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Spencer Johnson Family Foundation give?

$45,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Spencer Johnson Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Christian Bostridge Johnson (Trustee), Austin Cole Johnson (Trustee) and Emerson Connolly Johnson (Trustee).

What does Spencer Johnson Family Foundation fund?

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

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