Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.0 million | 28 | $20.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 28 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 28 | $21.7 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 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $863,500 |
| Ohio | 7 | $230,800 |
| Maryland | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $22,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners for Youth With Disabiities | General operating | $100,000 |
| Leadership Brainery | General operating | $100,000 |
| MIT Office of Engineering Outreach - | General operating | $60,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | General operating | $60,000 |
| Break Through Cincinnati | General operating | $55,000 |
| Camp Starfish Inc | General operating | $53,500 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | General operating | $50,000 |
| Next One Up Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Families 1st Parenting Programs Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| More Than Words Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Missionsafe A New Beginning | General operating | $50,000 |
| May We Help | General operating | $50,000 |
| Innovators for Purpose | General operating | $50,000 |
| Uncornered Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Welcome Project | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Loop Lab | General operating | $35,000 |
| Critical Exposure | General operating | $30,000 |
| Envisioning Access Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hamilton Living Water Ministry Inc | General operating | $25,800 |
| New Life Furniture Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| A Wider Circle | General operating | $25,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | General operating | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Arts for Learning Massachusetts Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Household Goods Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Haley House Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities | General operating | $25,000 |
| Be Concerned Inc | General operating | $22,050 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia L Johnson Lipcon
- Jesse Lipcon
- Gwendolyn Kess Johnson
- David B Hamilton
- Charlotte Johnson Lilly
- Crosley Johnson Sigmon
- Johanna Theiss Johnson Brun
- Zachary Johnson
- Lauren Lipcon Dale
- Scott Lipcon
- Todd Lipcon
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?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia L Johnson Lipcon (Director), Jesse Lipcon (Director), Gwendolyn Kess Johnson (Director) and David B Hamilton (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.