Johnson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $440,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$440,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $320,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,000 | 14 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 13 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $440,000 | 13 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Johnson Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $125,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Relevate Group | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Bethel Church | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Christ Fellowship Church | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Awakening Ministries | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Larry Sparks Ministries | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Place of Hope | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Cru | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Children's Impact Network | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Gospel Fellowship Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| One Hope | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Revival Mandate International | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah L Anderson
- Marla Saunders
Questions people ask
Does Johnson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson Charitable Foundation give?
$440,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Johnson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah L Anderson (Co-Trustee) and Marla Saunders (Co-Trustee).
What does Johnson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.