Johari Family Foundation Inc
Johari Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $139,500, primarily to organizations in Minnesota.
Johari Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Johari Family Foundation Inc gave $140K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,500
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,950
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,286,099
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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 Johari Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 5115 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416-2906
Phone: (612) 306-2943
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johari Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Every Meal ($40K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 7% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Johari Family Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 721% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Tree Trust St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter of the Twin Cities Inc Chanhassen, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Star House St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| North Star Community Rowing Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jack's Basket Arden Hills, MN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hill-Murray School Maplewood, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Paul City School Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $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 | $5,286,099 | $292,052 | $284,989 | $139,500 | 10 | $256,734 | $162,297 | $239,522 |
| 2024 | $4,802,589 | $809,893 | $167,607 | $105,000 | 5 | $152,254 | $644,540 | $209,316 |
| 2023 | $4,158,806 | $561,278 | $136,691 | $80,007 | 10 | $121,750 | $168,770 | $181,552 |
| 2022 | $3,696,355 | $1,221,888 | $46,833 | $17,000 | 2 | $42,547 | $25,371 | $127,713 |
| 2021 | $2,500,055 | $2,502,345 | $2,290 | — | — | $2,290 | $55 | $2,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johari Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $240K 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 included organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of services. EVERY MEAL says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. Tree Trust describes its work as building career skills, inspiring tree planting, and making communities greener and healthier. Minds Matter of the Twin Cities says it helps motivated, low-income inner-city high school students achieve academic excellence and overcome barriers to post-secondary education. STAR House describes itself as a crisis nursery providing children a temporary home and families with supportive services. St. Paul City School says it serves students and families through an equity-minded approach and prepares students for college, careers, and life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $139,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $40,000 to EVERY MEAL; $25,000 each to Tree Trust and Minds Matter of the Twin Cities; and $24,000 to STAR House. Other grants included $10,000 each to North Star Community Rowing and Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, $2,500 to Jack’s Basket, and $1,000 each to Hill-Murray School, Prodeo Academy, and St. Paul City School. The listed 2025 grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mahesh Johari as president and Dave Pearl as vice president.
Johari Family Foundation Inc is led by Mahesh Johari, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mahesh Johari
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Pearl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Aditya Mutha (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Johari Family Foundation Inc
How much does Johari Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Johari Family Foundation Inc gave $140K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 5 grants.
What is Johari Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Johari Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,950, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johari Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Johari Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (4 grants).
Does Johari Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Johari Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johari Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Johari Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Every Meal ($40,000), Tree Trust ($25,000) and Minds Matter of the Twin Cities Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johari Family Foundation Inc?
Johari Family Foundation Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Johari Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover a range of services. EVERY MEAL says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johari Family Foundation Inc?
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 Johari Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Johari Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3849499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Johari Family Foundation Inc 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 2021 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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