Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Savage, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$278,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $257,500 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $257,500 | 8 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $278,000 | 11 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Charles & Andriene 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.
What Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $278,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Bwcaw | Charitable program support | $75,000 |
| Empty Soup Bowls of Cook County | Charitable program support | $50,000 |
| Sugarloaf Cove | Charitable program support | $30,000 |
| Brighter Days | Charitable program support | $30,000 |
| Crescent Cove | Charitable program support | $20,000 |
| Lutsen Fire Relief Fund | Charitable program support | $20,000 |
| Quarterback Club Park Center High School | Charitable program support | $15,000 |
| Eden Prairie Firefighters Relief | Charitable program support | $15,000 |
| Care Partners of Cook County | Charitable program support | $10,000 |
| Hamilton Habitat | Charitable program support | $8,000 |
| La Academia | Charitable program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kirsten L O'Brien
- Justin F O'Brien
- Collin L O'Brien
- Tyler H O'Brien
- Devon C O'Brien
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation give?
$278,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kirsten L O'Brien (President), Justin F O'Brien (Treasurer), Collin L O'Brien (Secretary) and Tyler H O'Brien (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Charles & Andriene Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.