John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S is a private foundation, based in Orefield, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $132K.
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S at a glance
In short: John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S gave $78K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,500
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,375
- +191.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $1,291,964
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern Valley Emergency Ambulance ($25K). Together the top 4 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 $40K (2021) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley Emergency Ambulance Coplay, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Fire Company of New Tripo New Tripoli, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mircle League Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission Allentown, PA | Unrestricted | $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 | $1,291,964 | $127,873 | $79,675 | $77,500 | 4 | $77,500 | $132,444 | $88,404 |
| 2024 | $1,243,553 | $50,749 | $68,650 | $66,500 | 10 | $66,500 | $91,126 | $77,553 |
| 2023 | $1,262,346 | $55,350 | $76,985 | $70,000 | 10 | $70,000 | $73,586 | $66,928 |
| 2022 | $1,283,981 | $49,404 | $55,275 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | $48,228 | $69,931 |
| 2021 | $1,555,362 | $30,433 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $56,425 | $71,337 |
| 2020 | $1,373,422 | $50,231 | $61,300 | $59,300 | 5 | — | $48,231 | $68,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wm G. Malkames
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S
How much does John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S give each year?
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S gave $78K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 10 grants.
What is John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S's typical grant size?
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S's median grant in 2025 was $21,250, and its average grant was $19,375, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S give grants?
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (2 grants).
Does John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S?
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (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 John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S's EIN?
John a Johnson and Wilhemenia S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2010791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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