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Paul A Johnson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Grand Haven, Michigan · EIN 386048818

Paul A Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Haven, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,300 the year before.

67% of its 2025 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
2023$00$54,332
2024$6,3005$53,032
2025$10,5003$48,323

How to apply

Paul A Johnson 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 Paul A Johnson Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$10,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
Education$5,000
Tri Cities YMCA
Grand Haven, MI
Capital campaign$3,500
Community Foundation of Musk
Muskegon, MI
Campaign$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul A Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Paul A Johnson Foundation give?

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

Who runs Paul A Johnson Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Bari Johnson (President), Erick Johnson (Trustee) and Joann R Johnson (Director).

What does Paul A Johnson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.

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