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Max Johnson Educational Fund

Accepts applications Grand Junction, Iowa · EIN 933185908

Max Johnson Educational Fund is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $103,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$420,039
2024$00$0
2025$165,00010$0

How to apply

ContactMax Johnson Educational Fund
1402 S Ave, Grand Junction, IA 50107
Phone or email(515) 386-5428
What to submitApplications will be made available at the address above upon request.
DeadlinesNo deadlines but limited to the available funds
RestrictionsOnly restricted to those purposes listed herein

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Max Johnson Educational Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa10$165,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greene County School Board
Jefferson, IA
Donation to pay for Greenhouse at the school$103,500
City of Grand Junction
Grand Junction, IA
Assist with pool renovation/repairs project$20,000
50107 Summerfest
Grand Junction, IA
Assist w Shelter House renovations for City of Grand Junction$20,000
City of Grand Junction - Fire Depar
Grand Junction, IA
Pledge towards new ambulance$6,500
Greene County School Boost
Jefferson, IA
Boost fund for school$5,000
Individual
IA
Study at Iowa Central Community College$2,000
Individual
IA
Study at Iowa Central Community College$2,000
Individual
IA
Study at University of Iowa$2,000
Individual
IA
Study at Iowa Central Community College$2,000
Individual
IA
Study college$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Max Johnson Educational Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines but limited to the available funds.

How much does Max Johnson Educational Fund give?

$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.

Who runs Max Johnson Educational Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Doug Fouch (Trustee), Dustin Fouch (Trustee) and Brandon Hommer (Secretary).

What does Max Johnson Educational Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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