Johnson Charitable Foundation
Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Johnson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $440K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $440,000
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,846
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,213,128
- +38.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johnson Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It says there is no specific form; materials should include the organization’s name, evidence of charitable status, and the purpose of the requested grant. The filing names Deborah L. Anderson as the person to contact. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah L Anderson
Mailing address: Nixon Peabody Llp 53 State Street, Boston, MA 02109-2835
Phone: (617) 345-1206
Email: danderson@nixonpeabody.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Relevate Group ($100K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 40 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (28%), California (23%), Tennessee (23%), Oregon (14%), and Texas (7%). These figures describe the locations of 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johnson Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $440K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Relevate Group Franklin, TN | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Bethel Church Redding, CA | General Purposes | $75,000 |
| Christ Fellowship Church Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Purposes | $60,000 |
| Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | General Purposes | $60,000 |
| Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries Rancho Cordova, CA | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Awakening Ministries Bradford, MA | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Larry Sparks Ministries Keller, TX | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Place of Hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Children's Impact Network Port St Lucie, FL | General Purposes | $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 | $8,213,128 | $2,773,712 | $522,186 | $440,000 | 13 | $469,630 | $217,342 | $372,106 |
| 2024 | $5,953,436 | $1,502,932 | $417,701 | $320,000 | 13 | $347,679 | $183,801 | $286,357 |
| 2023 | $4,861,445 | $5,149,830 | $293,047 | $260,000 | 14 | $276,273 | $136,057 | $168,339 |
| 2022 | $4,662 | $5,044 | $382 | — | — | $191 | — | $241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $372K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including churches, ministries, and other organizations; the filing lists the purposes of its grants as general purposes.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of work represented. The Relevate Group says it assists in presenting a biblical worldview. The Luis Palau Association describes its mission as proclaiming the Good News, uniting the Church, and impacting cities worldwide. Place of Hope says it provides a stable, loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. Children’s Impact Network says it demonstrates God’s love through projects serving at-risk children and youth and trains and equips leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $440,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $100,000 to The Relevate Group, $75,000 to Bethel Church, $60,000 each to Christ Fellowship Church and the Luis Palau Association, and $25,000 each to Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries, Kingdom Awakening Ministries, Larry Sparks Ministries, and Place of Hope. Other reported recipients included Revival Mandate International, which received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah L. Anderson and Marla Saunders as co-trustees.
Johnson Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah L. Anderson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$210 (2022) → $33K (2025)
Marla Saunders
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$172 (2022) → $27K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $33K, to Deborah L Anderson (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Charitable Foundation
How much does Johnson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $440K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $320K across 13 grants.
What is Johnson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Johnson Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Tennessee (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does Johnson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Johnson Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johnson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Relevate Group ($100,000), Bethel Church ($75,000) and Christ Fellowship Church ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Charitable Foundation?
Johnson Charitable Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $470K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $372K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Johnson Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including churches, ministries, and other organizations; the filing lists the purposes of its grants as general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-2023196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Johnson Charitable 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 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 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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