David B Johnson Family Foundation
David B Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $972K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $40K.
David B Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David B Johnson Family Foundation gave $40K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,714
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $972,107
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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.
Who David B Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Chimbote ($12K). Together the top 7 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How David B Johnson Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $63K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Chimbote West Fargo, ND | 501(C)(3) Charitable | $12,000 |
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | 501(C)(3) Charitable | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons New York, NY | 501(C)(3) Charitable | $6,000 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Religious Purposes | $5,000 |
| Angel Foundation Mendota Heights, MN | 501(C)(3) Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Roseville, MN | 501(C)(3) Charitable | $1,000 |
| Small Sums St. Paul, MN | 501(C)(3) Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $972,107 | $-48,389 | $43,927 | $40,000 | 7 | $41,015 | — | $53,141 |
| 2023 | $997,169 | $135,724 | $48,624 | $37,820 | 9 | $41,995 | $129,095 | $45,119 |
| 2022 | $910,069 | $-54,387 | $55,332 | $55,307 | 9 | $55,332 | $433 | $36,643 |
| 2021 | $1,019,788 | $-26,078 | $47,482 | $44,091 | 9 | $46,736 | $13 | $58,052 |
| 2020 | $1,093,348 | $51,297 | $65,807 | $62,922 | 9 | — | $51,297 | $47,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David B Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David B Johnson Family Foundation is led by Betty L. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty L. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel C. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly B. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David B. Johnson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about David B Johnson Family Foundation
How much does David B Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
David B Johnson Family Foundation gave $40K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 9 grants.
What is David B Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David B Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David B Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
David B Johnson Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Dakota (30%) and New York (15%).
Does David B Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on David B Johnson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501(C)(3) Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are David B Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David B Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Chimbote ($12,000), Hope Academy ($10,000) and Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David B Johnson Family Foundation?
David B Johnson Family Foundation reported $972K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 is David B Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
David B Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1859513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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