Beverly J Johnson Foundation
The Beverly J Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Hayden Lake, Idaho. Its 2024 IRS filing reports 19 grants totaling $279,000, including support for a university foundation, animal rescue, and charitable organizations.
Beverly J Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: Beverly J Johnson Foundation gave $279K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state New Jersey. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,000
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,684
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,537,335
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beverly J Johnson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1867, Hayden Lake, ID 83835
Phone: (208) 772-7559
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beverly J Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rutgers University Foundation ($119K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 88 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Hayden Lake, Idaho. In 2024, 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 42% to California, 5% to Idaho, 3% to New York, and 2% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Beverly J Johnson Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $231K (2021) to $279K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship Fund | $119,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Santa Ana, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Camp Cocker Rescue Sherman Oaks, CA | Matching Grant | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross Santa Ana, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Assn Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hsus Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cure Duchenne Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,537,335 | $265,022 | $328,285 | $279,000 | 19 | $279,000 | $227,737 | $236,374 |
| 2023 | $4,594,223 | $356,537 | $285,231 | $242,600 | 18 | $242,600 | $325,906 | $221,628 |
| 2022 | $4,522,917 | $279,609 | $320,609 | $274,500 | 18 | $274,500 | $245,500 | $229,877 |
| 2021 | $4,612,437 | $278,325 | $274,093 | $231,000 | 19 | $231,000 | $321,452 | $229,096 |
| 2020 | $4,608,205 | $322,907 | $306,268 | $261,500 | 14 | — | $165,013 | $223,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beverly J Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Rutgers University Foundation describes its mission as supporting Rutgers and helping it attain excellence in education, research, and public service. Camp Cocker Rescue says it saves dogs from high-kill animal shelters in the United States and South Korea. CureDuchenne says it raises and coordinates funds for research, awareness, and improved care and quality of life for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Aquarium of the Pacific describes its mission as fostering wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its ecosystems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $279,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $119,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $119,000 to Rutgers University Foundation for a scholarship fund, $35,000 to Goodwill Industries for general support, $35,000 to Camp Cocker Rescue as a matching grant, and $30,000 to the American Red Cross for general support. Other reported grants included $6,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation and $5,000 each to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, HSUS, Salvation Army, CureDuchenne, Bright Focus, and Children’s Village.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Warren A Brown is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Beverly J Johnson Foundation is led by Warren A Brown, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren A Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Warren A Brown (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Beverly J Johnson Foundation
How much does Beverly J Johnson Foundation give each year?
Beverly J Johnson Foundation gave $279K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $243K across 18 grants.
What is Beverly J Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
Beverly J Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,684, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beverly J Johnson Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Beverly J Johnson Foundation give grants?
Beverly J Johnson Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (42%) and Idaho (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newport Beach, CA (3 grants), Santa Ana, CA (2 grants) and Post Falls, ID (2 grants).
Does Beverly J Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Beverly J Johnson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beverly J Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
Beverly J Johnson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rutgers University Foundation ($119,000), Goodwill Industries ($35,000) and Camp Cocker Rescue ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beverly J Johnson Foundation?
Beverly J Johnson Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beverly J Johnson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Rutgers University Foundation describes its mission as supporting Rutgers and helping it attain excellence in education, research, and public service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beverly J Johnson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beverly J Johnson Foundation's EIN?
Beverly J Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0806565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beverly J Johnson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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