Gracia E Johnson Foundation
Gracia E Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Westfield, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
Gracia E Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: Gracia E Johnson Foundation gave $85K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,500
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,281
- -93.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $930,590
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gracia E Johnson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or other application process are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15110 Shelborne Rd, Westfield, IN 46074
Phone: (317) 407-4571
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gracia E Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site ($40K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 6% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gracia E Johnson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). 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
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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Indianapolis, IN | general operating and youth leadership camp | $40,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | cancer research | $22,000 |
| Indianapolis Childrens Choir Indianapolis, IN | general operating | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | general operating | $5,000 |
| Indiana State Museum Indianapolis, IN | general operating | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Museum of Indianapoli Indianapolis, IN | genral operating | $1,000 |
| Cru Ministries-Jesus Film Project Orlando, FL | general operating | $1,000 |
| Day Nursery Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | general operating | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Industries- Excel Center Indianapolis, IN | general operating | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, IN | general operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $930,590 | $103,801 | $99,226 | $84,500 | 16 | $84,500 | $88,784 | $101,923 |
| 2024 | $923,379 | $92,258 | $86,891 | $75,500 | 1 | $75,500 | $81,137 | $89,424 |
| 2023 | $921,062 | $-15,649 | $80,837 | $72,025 | 1 | $72,025 | $13,713 | $70,258 |
| 2022 | $1,015,263 | $-21,885 | $93,685 | $78,800 | 16 | $81,650 | $8,499 | $74,074 |
| 2021 | $1,130,191 | $159,991 | $75,772 | $63,900 | 16 | $66,650 | $148,834 | $84,278 |
| 2020 | $1,046,849 | $83,154 | $66,854 | $56,350 | 14 | — | $76,150 | $70,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gracia E Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site says its mission is to preserve, maintain, and operate the Indianapolis historic landmark; the Indiana University Foundation says it supports Indiana University through philanthropic fundraising; and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir says it provides music education and choral performance opportunities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $84,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest were $40,000 to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site for general operating support and a youth leadership camp, and $22,000 to the Indiana University Foundation for cancer research. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to the Indianapolis Children’s Choir for general operating support and Judicial Watch for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gracia-Jean Darling, Charles J Meyer, and Gracia J Floyd as trustees.
Gracia E Johnson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gracia J Floyd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles J Meyer
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gracia-Jean Darling
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gracia E Johnson Foundation
How much does Gracia E Johnson Foundation give each year?
Gracia E Johnson Foundation gave $85K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 1 grant.
What is Gracia E Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
Gracia E Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,281, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gracia E Johnson Foundation give grants?
Gracia E Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (12 grants).
Does Gracia E Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Gracia E Johnson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gracia E Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
Gracia E Johnson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site ($40,000), Indiana University Foundation ($22,000) and Indianapolis Childrens Choir ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gracia E Johnson Foundation?
Gracia E Johnson Foundation reported $931K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (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 Gracia E Johnson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gracia E Johnson Foundation?
The foundation 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 Gracia E Johnson Foundation's EIN?
Gracia E Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1191156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gracia E 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 September 2026.
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 February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
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