Castetter Johnson Family Foundation
The Castetter Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 27 grants totaling $419,000 to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes including community assistance and community healthcare assistance.
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Castetter Johnson Family Foundation gave $419K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $419,000
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,519
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,622,489
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Castetter Johnson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: (816) 303-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Castetter Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Mercy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 86 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 28% to recipients in Kansas, and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Castetter Johnson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $354K (2023) to $465K (2024). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Kansas City, MO | Community Healthcare Assistance Programs | $50,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | Community Assistance Programs | $50,000 |
| Wayside Waifs Kansas City, MO | Community Assistance Programs | $45,000 |
| Small Changes Big Shifts Shawnee, KS | Community Assistance Programs | $33,000 |
| Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy Kansas City, MO | Community Assistance Programs | $25,000 |
| KC Metropolitan Crime Commission Kansas City, MO | Community Assistance Programs | $25,000 |
| Life Unlimited North Kansas City, MO | Community Assistance Programs | $20,000 |
| University of Missouri Alumni Association Colombia, MO | Community Assistance Programs | $20,000 |
| Level up Kids Kansas City, MO | Community Healthcare Assistance Programs | $15,500 |
| Advent Health Foundation Merriam, KS | Community Assistance Programs | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,622,489 | $423,607 | $496,807 | $419,000 | 27 | $419,000 | $423,607 | $505,695 |
| 2024 | $10,211,986 | $430,763 | $549,446 | $464,600 | 31 | $464,600 | $434,225 | $493,844 |
| 2023 | $10,083,534 | $397,012 | $448,898 | $353,500 | 28 | $353,500 | $397,012 | $486,653 |
| 2022 | $10,001,836 | $10,001,836 | — | — | — | — | $1,836 | $2,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Castetter Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $506K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant list includes support for organizations working in areas such as healthcare, education, animal welfare, food access, domestic violence services, and childhood cancer research, based on the grantees’ descriptions of their work.
For example, Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy says it develops young women to use their voices, succeed in college, and lead meaningful lives. Wayside Waifs says it cares for pets, supports the community, and advocates for the human-animal bond. Kanbe’s Markets says it redirects excess food to communities facing fresh-food insecurity and food crises. Newhouse describes its work as providing services to survivors of domestic violence, while Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer says it raises awareness and funds research grants for childhood cancer treatments and cures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $419,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $50,000 each to Children’s Mercy and Kansas State University Foundation, followed by $45,000 to Wayside Waifs. Other notable grants included $33,000 to Small Changes Big Shifts, $25,000 each to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy and KC Metropolitan Crime Commission, and $20,000 each to Life Unlimited and the University of Missouri Alumni Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelly Johnson as president, Sandra Castetter as vice president, and Dave Johnson and Cory Johnson as board members.
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation is led by Kelly Johnson, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Johnson
President
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$57K (2023) → $66K (2025)
Cory Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Castetter
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Kelly Johnson (President).
Frequently asked questions about Castetter Johnson Family Foundation
How much does Castetter Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation gave $419K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $465K across 31 grants.
What is Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,519, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Castetter Johnson Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Castetter Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (14 grants), North Kansas City, MO (3 grants) and Overland Park, KS (3 grants).
Does Castetter Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance Programs" (25 grants).
Who are Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Mercy ($50,000), Kansas State University Foundation ($50,000) and Wayside Waifs ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Castetter Johnson Family Foundation?
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $419K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $506K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Castetter Johnson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grant list includes support for organizations working in areas such as healthcare, education, animal welfare, food access, domestic violence services, and childhood cancer research, based on the grantees’ descriptions of their work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Castetter Johnson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
Castetter Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1315346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Castetter Johnson Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Castetter Johnson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/castetter-johnson-family-foundation-morg_b3df3b467ff24ae5ad3aa520fe824bd5
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