William R Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William R Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Libertyville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $267,602 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$267,602
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $283,459 the year before.
19% 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 | $247,600 | 27 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $283,459 | 30 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $267,602 | 29 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
William R 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.
What William R Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $222,602 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nicasa Behavioral Health | Teen court and general purposes | $26,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Hearts and hugs program; general research | $22,576 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | Corsair center, cdn; tuition assistance | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Toby Keith Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Lake County Illinois | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Christmas Store of Cleveland Co | Holiday food and gifts | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Educatonal Services | Future leaders program | $10,000 |
| Fraternite Notre Dame | Soup kitchen | $10,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls of Chicago | Youth residential program | $10,000 |
| Night Ministry | Pregnant/ parenting program | $10,000 |
| Omni Youth Services | Substance use prevention program | $10,000 |
| South Shore Drill Team | At risk youth program | $10,000 |
| Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cool Ministeries | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Food pantry | $7,500 |
| Wheeling Helping Hands | Share the love food pantry | $6,526 |
| Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | Camp "i am me" | $5,000 |
| Libertyville Foundation | Mobile intensive care unit | $5,000 |
| Liv for A Cure | Research | $5,000 |
| Midwest Therapeutic Riding | Therapeutic riding services | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Academy | General purpose and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Helping Paw Project | Animal care | $2,500 |
| The Sharing Center | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| St Vincent Depaul Kenosha | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Canines 4 Comfort | Support libertyville shop with a cop 2025 program | $2,500 |
| A & S Pittie Rescue Inc | Rescue animal care | $2,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Gillespie
- William Gillespie
Questions people ask
Does William R Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William R Johnson Family Foundation give?
$267,602 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William R Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Gillespie (President,sec.,director) and William Gillespie (Director).
What does William R Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.