Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,300 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $10,000. 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$84,300
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was up from $79,100 the year before.
2% of its 2024 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 | $79,100 | 53 | $0 |
| 2024 | $84,300 | 53 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
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 Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 52 | $83,300 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical Society | Further exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Billings Library Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Yellowstone Co | Further exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Family Services | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| NAMI | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Riverstone Health | Further exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Family Promise | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Tumbleweed | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Casa of Yellowstone County | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Alberta Bair Theatre | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Friendship House | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Eagle Mount | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| YWCA Endowment | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| La Vie | Further exempt purose | $1,500 |
| Yellowstone River Parks | Further exempt prupose | $1,500 |
| Mt School for Deaf Blind | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mental Health Center | Further exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Montana Rescue Mission | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Salvation Army | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| YMCA Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| St Vincent Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Billings Trailnet | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Better Billings Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Education Foundation Billings | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Msu B Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Rocky Mountain College Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Adult Resource Alliance | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Big Sky Senior Services | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Special K Ranch | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Billings Preservation Society | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Zoo Montana | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Msu Foundation | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Provision International | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Community Crisis Center | Further exempt purposes | $1,200 |
| Big Brothers Sisters | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clark V Johnson
- Scott R Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson Family Foundation give?
$84,300 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clark V Johnson (President) and Scott R Johnson (Sec/Treas).
What does Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.