Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation gave $534K across 16 grants in 2020 (avg $33K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $534,477
- Grants made (2020)
- 16
- Average grant
- $33,405
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (87% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation
- 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. Its final-return status means this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9615 Ne Watch Hill Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: (206) 855-8480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Northwest Harvest ($80K). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Alabama, Wisconsin, and Virginia, with 4% going to each state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 16 grants totaling $534K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Harvest Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $80,357 |
| West Seattle Food Bank Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $69,357 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $62,857 |
| Emergency Food Network Lakewood, WA | General Purposes | $35,000 |
| Operation Sack Lunch Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $33,478 |
| Wellspring Family Services Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $27,000 |
| Gay City Health Project Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Organization for Prositution Survivors Burien, WA | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Rainier Scholars Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Reading Partners Seattle, WA | General Purposes | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $10,802 | $552,124 | $534,477 | 16 | $8,202 | $14,081 |
| 2019 | $541,322 | $9,379 | $2,824 | — | — | $8,261 | $26,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. West Seattle Food Bank describes its work as helping ensure community members can access essential necessities. Northwest Immigrant Rights Project says it provides immigration legal services to people with low incomes, as well as community education and systemic advocacy. Wellspring Family Services says its mission is to end the cycle of family homelessness, while Rainier Scholars describes its work as cultivating the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students.
Other 2020 grantees included Operation Sack Lunch, which says it works to end homelessness, hunger, and hatred; Gay City, which describes itself as Seattle’s LGBTQ center; Freedom From Religion Foundation, which says it works to keep church and state separate and educate the public about nontheism; and Rainforest Trust, which says it protects endangered wildlife and creates rainforest reserves.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $534,477. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $80,357, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $80,357 to Northwest Harvest, $69,357 to West Seattle Food Bank, $62,857 to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, $35,000 to Emergency Food Network, and $33,478 to Operation Sack Lunch. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “general purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Carl Haefling as president and treasurer, and Pamela Johnson as vice-president and secretary.
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation is led by Carl Haefling, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Carl Haefling
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Johnson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation
How much does Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation give each year?
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation gave $534K across 16 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,405, across 16 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation give grants?
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants).
Does Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Northwest Harvest ($80,357), West Seattle Food Bank ($69,357) and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project ($62,857), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. West Seattle Food Bank describes its work as helping ensure community members can access essential necessities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's EIN?
Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0036658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Johnson & Haefling Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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