The Johnson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Johnson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Racine, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,301 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,926. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$14,301
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$8,926
- Assets$65.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,270 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,885 | 11 | $59.6 million |
| 2023 | $11,270 | 14 | $63.6 million |
| 2024 | $14,301 | 14 | $65.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Johnson Foundation 33 East Four Mile Road, Racine, WI 53402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 681-3211 |
| What to submit | Informal letter (application guidelines on website). |
| Restrictions | No grants are made to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Johnson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $14,301 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Racine | General donation | $8,926 |
| Downtown Racine Corporation | General donation | $750 |
| Racine Art Museum | General donation | $625 |
| Halo Inc | General donation | $500 |
| Hospitality Center | General donation | $500 |
| Racine County Workforce Solutions | General donation | $500 |
| Racine Unified School District | General donation | $500 |
| Spanish Center Inc | General donation | $500 |
| Beleaf Survivors | General donation | $250 |
| Heritage Committee of Racine | General donation | $250 |
| Porcaro Family Charities | General donation | $250 |
| Racine Founders Club Rotary Foundation | General donation | $250 |
| Racine Literacy Council | General donation | $250 |
| Racine Zoological Society | General donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Helen Johnson-Leipold
- Marcus White
- Michael Dombeck
- Kate Wolford
- Winifred Marquart
- Paula Wolff
- Tim Mahone
- Gregory Wesley
- Laura Gutierrez
- Eric Olesen
Questions people ask
Does The Johnson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Johnson Foundation Inc give?
$14,301 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Johnson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Helen Johnson-Leipold (Chairperson), Marcus White (President), Michael Dombeck (Trustee) and Kate Wolford (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Johnson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.