C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise is a private foundation based in Boonville, Indiana. Its 2026 filing reports 38 grants totaling $553,691, primarily to Indiana recipients.
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise at a glance
In short: C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise gave $554K across 38 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Indiana. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $553,691
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 38
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,571
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,097,193
- -0.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 37, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it accepts requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit the organization’s name and address, a contact person and phone number, the requested amount and intended purpose, and a copy of the IRS determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status. Only 501(c)(3) organizations located in Warrick County or the five surrounding Indiana counties will be considered.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, to be considered for an award in the following calendar year. The filing gives this as the application deadline; the next stated cycle would be after the past December 31, 2025 deadline.
- Deadline
- December 31, to be considered for an award in the following calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Johnson Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 791, Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: (812) 217-0063
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mission First Inc ($85K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 181 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing restricts consideration to 501(c)(3) organizations located in Warrick County and the five surrounding Indiana counties. The 2026 grant distribution was reported as 98% of dollars to Indiana recipients, 2% to Tennessee recipients, and less than 1% to Virginia recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 37 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $405K (2021) to $554K (2026). In 2026 it made 38 grants totaling $554K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission First Inc Newburgh, IN | Charitable Contribution | $85,000 |
| Warrick County 4-H Clubs Inc Boonville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $55,000 |
| Santa Claus Campground Corp Santa Claus, IN | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Bread of Life Ministry Inc Lynnville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Youth First Evansville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Scholarships | $27,500 |
| University of Evansville Evansville, IN | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| United Methodist Youth Home Evansville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $23,650 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | Scholarships | $23,603 |
| Warrick County Museum Boonville, IN | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,097,193 | $622,888 | $647,976 | $553,691 | 38 | $556,591 | $555,436 | $553,294 |
| 2025 | $6,117,716 | $745,216 | $587,720 | $496,279 | 38 | $499,398 | $426,230 | $502,668 |
| 2024 | $5,960,220 | $369,177 | $537,571 | $463,416 | 39 | $466,320 | $310,082 | $463,373 |
| 2023 | $6,128,614 | $431,415 | $494,945 | $422,010 | 33 | $425,041 | $288,908 | $421,678 |
| 2022 | $6,192,144 | $406,452 | $517,230 | $447,409 | 33 | $450,059 | $366,233 | $450,988 |
| 2021 | $6,302,922 | $349,809 | $456,951 | $405,325 | 32 | — | $242,451 | $410,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise reported a distributable amount of $553K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include charitable contributions and scholarships. Among its grantees, Mission First says it provides a sanctuary to strengthen and renew a sense of purpose for people with military service; Youth First describes its work as school-based prevention and early intervention supporting youth mental health and student success in southwestern Indiana; and the University of Evansville says it empowers students to think critically, act bravely, serve responsibly, and live meaningfully.
Other supported organizations describe work including court-connected group homes and day treatment for teens (United Methodist Youth Home), preserving Warrick County history (Warrick County Museum), and providing hope and encouragement to people undergoing cancer treatment (Chemo Buddies).
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $553,691. Grant amounts ranged from $3 to $85,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported awards included Mission First ($85,000), Warrick County 4-H Clubs ($55,000), Santa Claus Campground ($50,000), Bread of Life Ministry ($40,000), and Youth First ($30,000). It also awarded scholarships to Indiana University ($27,500), the University of Evansville ($25,000), and the University of Southern Indiana ($23,603).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kenneth R Schaaf as president, Troy L Huffman as treasurer, and Tony Aylsworth as secretary.
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise is led by Kenneth R. Schaaf, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth R. Schaaf
President
On filings since 2021
$12K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Tony Aylsworth
Secretary
On filings since 2021
$12K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Troy L. Huffman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$20K (2021) → $40K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $40K, to Troy L Huffman (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise
How much does C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise give each year?
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise gave $554K across 38 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $496K across 38 grants.
What is C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise's typical grant size?
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,571, across 38 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise that year got $4K on average.
Where does C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise give grants?
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boonville, IN (11 grants), Evansville, IN (10 grants), Rockport, IN (3 grants) and Newburgh, IN (2 grants).
Who are C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise's largest grantees?
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise's largest 2026 grantees include Mission First Inc ($85,000), Warrick County 4-H Clubs Inc ($55,000) and Santa Claus Campground Corp ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise?
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $557K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $553K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include charitable contributions and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it accepts requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise's EIN?
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1834676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/c-richard-johnson-and-verna-louise-morg_ed4144c1cd734d948d2ee4a24582d005
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