Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Racine, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.5 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$67.6 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
68% of its 2025 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 | $1.5 million | 26 | $58.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 42 | $63.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.5 million | 47 | $67.6 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 14 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 26 | $3.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $32,500 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Prairie School Inc | Unrestricted | $1.5 million |
| The Exuma Foundation | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| The Johnson Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| The Prairie School Inc | Scholarship fund | $350,000 |
| Journey to Living Free | Program support | $300,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Organ project | $70,677 |
| Cornell University | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Town of Cable | Cable forward | $49,000 |
| Leahs Hopes and Dreams Organization | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Katie Flowers Endowment Inc | Forest lodge public library | $25,000 |
| Racine Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Center of Racine Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Wild Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Racine County Project Emergency Inc | Racine county food bank | $20,000 |
| River Bend Nature Center Inc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| International School of Brooklyn | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| After the Races | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation Incorporated | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cocos Heart Dog Rescue | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Virginia Beach Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| REACT19 Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Exuma Foundation | Projectors | $5,000 |
| Lees Friends | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospitality Center Inc | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- S Curtis Johnson
- Helen P Johnson-Leipold
- H Fisk Johnson
- Winifred J Marquart
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?
$3.5 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Curtis Johnson (Trustee), Helen P Johnson-Leipold (Trustee), H Fisk Johnson (Trustee) and Winifred J Marquart (President).
What does Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.