Karl M Johnson Foundation
Accepts applications
Karl M Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $474,906 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$474,906
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $352,829 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $348,845 | 51 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $352,829 | 57 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $474,906 | 58 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karl M Johnson Foundation PO Box 7, Jackson, WY 83001-0007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 733-2772 |
| What to submit | None specified |
What Karl M Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 37 | $242,575 |
| Idaho | 11 | $130,400 |
| Utah | 2 | $33,750 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $17,625 |
| Kansas | 1 | $12,150 |
| Montana | 2 | $10,206 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $9,450 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $6,750 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teton Valley Hospital Foundation | Donation | $45,000 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital | Donation | $27,000 |
| Senior Center of Jackson Hole | Donation | $20,250 |
| Teton Youth & Family Services | Donation | $20,250 |
| University of ND Aviation Foundatio | Scholarship | $17,625 |
| Community Resource Center | Donation | $13,500 |
| Seniors West of the Tetons | Donation | $13,500 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation | Donation | $13,500 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarships | $13,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Inc | Donation | $12,150 |
| Jackson Hole Theraputic Riding Asso | Donation | $11,050 |
| Education Foundation of Teton Valle | Ride and dine donation | $11,000 |
| Community Entry Services | Donation | $10,800 |
| Teton County School District 401 | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Donation | $9,450 |
| Special Olympics of Wyoming | Donation | $9,450 |
| Family Safety Network | Donation | $8,100 |
| Teton County Fire District (Id) | Donation | $7,425 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $7,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $6,750 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Donation | $6,750 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $6,750 |
| Hole Food Rescue | Donation | $6,750 |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute | Donation | $6,750 |
| Jackson Bronc Backers | Donation | $6,750 |
| Jackson Hole Community School | Donation | $6,750 |
| Jason's Friends Foundation | Donation | $6,750 |
| Library Foundation | Donation | $6,750 |
| Sage Living Center | Donation | $6,750 |
| St John's Hospital Auxiliary | Donation | $6,750 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Donation | $6,750 |
| Teton County Fire Protection Dist | Donation | $6,750 |
| Teton Free Clinic | Donation | $6,750 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Carbon Cty | Donation | $6,000 |
| Jackson Hole Youth Basketball | Donation | $6,000 |
| Community Safety Network | Donation | $5,400 |
| Fund for Public Education | Donation | $5,400 |
| Teton Literacy Program | Donation | $5,400 |
| Talons Reach Foundation | Golf tournaments | $5,276 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bret King
- Richard Palmer
- Spencer King
Questions people ask
Does Karl M Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Karl M Johnson Foundation give?
$474,906 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Karl M Johnson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bret King (Director), Richard Palmer (Director) and Spencer King (Director).
What does Karl M Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.