Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hastings, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $118,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,000 | 18 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 17 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Calvin Johnson Johnson Family Foundation Inc, 2727 W 2nd St Ste 221, Hastings, NE 68901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 461-4100 |
| What to submit | Forms available on request >> provide full details on proposed project & need |
| Restrictions | Exempt organization under 501(c)(3); exclusively for charitable, scientific, religious, literary, or educational purposes and based in hastings, NE or surrounding communities |
What Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 16 | $62,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Public School Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hastings Community Foundation | Program support | $8,000 |
| Adams Central Schools Foundation | Program support | $6,000 |
| Casa of South Central NE | Program support | $6,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Program support | $6,000 |
| Children's Nebraska Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Program support | $3,500 |
| Revive Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
| Hastings College Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Our Little Angels | Program support | $2,500 |
| Hastings Family YMCA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Kearney E Free Church | Program support | $2,000 |
| Shining Stars | Program support | $2,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Thread of Grace | Program support | $1,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Program support | $1,000 |
| Brooks Bookshelf | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Calvin R Johnson
- Kathryn Jane Johnson
- Chris A Johnson
- Janna Johnson
- Ron Wissing
- Beth Wissing
Questions people ask
Does Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Calvin R Johnson (President), Kathryn Jane Johnson (Vice Pres), Chris A Johnson (Treasurer) and Janna Johnson (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Johnson-Wissing Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.