Johnson County Charitable Foundation
Johnson County Charitable Foundation is a public charity based in Olathe, Kansas. Formed in 2004, it collects funds donated to Johnson County government for safekeeping and eventual distribution to charities in the Johnson County community.
Johnson County Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson County Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,030
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $6,903
- Median grant
- $6,903
- Total assets
- $203,615
- +424.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Johnson County Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 S Cherry 1200, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: (913) 715-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson County Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Valley Multi-Service Center ($7K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its funding supports charities in the Johnson County community. All listed 2025 grant recipients were in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley Multi-Service Center Overland Park, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| Gardneredgerton Multi-Service Center Gardner, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| North Central Multi-Service Center Lenexa, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| North East Multi-Service Center Mission, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| North West Multi-Service Center Shawnee, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| Spring Hill Multi Service Center Spring Hill, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| Shawnee Community Services Shawnee, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| First Christian Church Olathefood Pantry Olathe, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| The Salvation Army Olathe, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Olathe, KS | General Funding | $6,903 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,615 | $247,377 | $82,595 | $69,030 | 10 |
| 2024 | $38,833 | $77,409 | $66,482 | — | — |
| 2023 | $27,906 | $68,896 | $75,615 | — | — |
| 2022 | $34,625 | $50,225 | $43,294 | — | — |
| 2021 | $27,694 | $55,271 | $39,002 | — | — |
| 2020 | $11,425 | $31,047 | $50,175 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it provides funding to Johnson County charities, including food pantries, that assist Johnson County residents. Its 2025 filing describes its role as collecting and safeguarding funds for distribution to local charities.
In 2025, its grantees included multi-service centers, community services organizations, food pantries, The Salvation Army, and Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas. The filing identifies each grant’s purpose as general funding.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $69,030. Each grant was $6,903. Recipients included Blue Valley Multi-Service Center, GardnerEdgerton Multi-Service Center, North Central Multi-Service Center, North East Multi-Service Center, North West Multi-Service Center, Spring Hill Multi Service Center, Shawnee Community Services, First Christian Church Olathe Food Pantry, The Salvation Army, and Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; each received $6,903.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff Stewart as president; Timothy Wholf as vice president; Thomas Franzen as treasurer; Cynthia Dunham as secretary; and Chad Vonahnen, Brian Pietig, and Paul Davis as directors.
Johnson County Charitable Foundation is led by Jeff Stewart, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Stewart
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Pietig
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Vonahnen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Franzen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Wholf
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Dunham
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ryan Carpenter (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: J. Joseph Waters (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Nicholas Saldan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Debbie Collins (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Johnson County Charitable Foundation
How much does Johnson County Charitable Foundation give each year?
Johnson County Charitable Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Johnson County Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson County Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,903, and its average grant was $6,903, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Johnson County Charitable Foundation give grants?
Johnson County Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Olathe, KS (3 grants) and Shawnee, KS (2 grants).
Does Johnson County Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Johnson County Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Johnson County Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson County Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Valley Multi-Service Center ($6,903), Gardneredgerton Multi-Service Center ($6,903) and North Central Multi-Service Center ($6,903), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson County Charitable Foundation?
Johnson County Charitable Foundation reported $204K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $247K.
What does Johnson County Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it provides funding to Johnson County charities, including food pantries, that assist Johnson County residents. Its 2025 filing describes its role as collecting and safeguarding funds for distribution to local charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson County Charitable Foundation?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Johnson County Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Johnson County Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1107243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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