Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN
Preselected recipients only
Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN is a private foundation in Godfrey, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,000 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$311,000
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $234,530 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $144,605 | 31 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $234,530 | 48 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $311,000 | 63 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN 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 Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $121,001 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $26,000 |
| Montana | 6 | $17,500 |
| New York | 4 | $14,000 |
| California | 4 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $13,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $13,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $9,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $8,001 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Ikot Ekpene | General & UnrestrictedDivine Bakery | $80,000 |
| St Peter Catholic Church | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Sacred Heart South Missions Housing | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Water 1st International | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Charity Water | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fly Fishers International | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Luekemia Lymphoma Society | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Drawdown | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | General and Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestrictee | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Crane Trust | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kiss the Ground | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Savory Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Rodale Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trees for the Future | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Native Fish Society | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Boystown | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Conservation International | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Healthy Gulf Share Our Strength | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Madonna Renewal Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The International Game Fish Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Organic Seed Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Treehouse Wildlife Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Louis Zoo Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca A Steiner
- Aspen Steiner
- Bill Skok
- Dakota Steiner
Questions people ask
Does Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN give?
$311,000 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca A Steiner (DirectorPresident), Aspen Steiner (DirectorTreasurer), Bill Skok (Director) and Dakota Steiner (DirectorSecretary).
What does Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and international.