John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization is a private foundation focused on Education, based in St George, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $197K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $8K.
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization at a glance
In short: John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $196,866
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church of Jesus Christ ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of Jesus Christ Salt Lake City, UT | Missionary Support | $12,000 |
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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 | $196,866 | $8,405 | $13,148 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | $8,405 | $10,308 |
| 2023 | $201,609 | $7,785 | $14,070 | $13,500 | 1 | $13,500 | $7,785 | $9,973 |
| 2022 | $207,894 | $3,934 | $10,092 | $9,000 | 1 | $9,000 | $3,924 | $10,335 |
| 2021 | $214,052 | $4,281 | $21,561 | $21,000 | 1 | $21,000 | $4,224 | $10,907 |
| 2020 | $231,276 | $4,306 | $567 | — | — | — | $4,204 | $11,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization is led by Sabrina Petersen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sabrina Petersen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brent Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dwight Ricks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Guy Collett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Capps
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rusty Bayless
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Bayles
Legal Council
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Werner Gifford
Board Member
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 John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization
How much does John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization give each year?
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 1 grant.
How large is John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization?
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization reported $197K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization?
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization is a private foundation focused on Education, based in St George, UT. It holds $197K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization operate?
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization has awarded grants in Utah.
What is John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization's EIN?
John Lycurgus Johnson Family Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0387528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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