The Johnson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Johnson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $85,000 and the largest $915,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$85,000
- Largest grant$915,000
- Assets$44.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
17% 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 | $1.9 million | 20 | $40.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 11 | $40.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 13 | $44.5 million |
How to apply
The Johnson Charitable Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Johnson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $915,000 |
| Oregon | 10 | $884,103 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General operating grant | $915,000 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | Traci's garden project | $194,103 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | General operating grant | $185,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los angeles wildfire disaster relief assistance | $100,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Portland Tennis and Education | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | General operating grant | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| College Possible | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| Reading Results | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| Incight | Ignite disability leadership development | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A Campion
- Matt Semler
- Anna Semler
Questions people ask
Does The Johnson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Johnson Charitable Trust give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $85,000.
Who runs The Johnson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists A Campion (President), Matt Semler (Vice President and Treasur) and Anna Semler (Secretary).
What does The Johnson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.