Johnson Family Foundation Inc
Johnson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting children and families, women, people in need, and animals.
Johnson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Johnson Family Foundation Inc gave $450K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Arizona. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- +42.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,471
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,365,989
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (92% 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 Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5230 E Shea Blvd 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: (480) 998-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Not My Kid ($100K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 81 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 6% to recipients in Tennessee, and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johnson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2023) to $486K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Not My Kid Scottsdale, AZ | Educational and Support Programs | $100,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Support for dental clinic for uninsured individuals and families | $50,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZ | Child Welfare | $50,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Phoenix, AZ | Children's Foster Care Support | $50,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Education, financial self-sufficiency and personal development for women in need | $25,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | Animal Assistance Programs | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Phoenix, AZ | Organizational Support | $25,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers Inc Phoenix, AZ | Organizational Support | $25,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Treatment and Research for Children Hospital | $25,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Arizona Scottsdale, AZ | DONATIONS TO THE Make-A-Wish Foundation of America FUND WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES, INCLUDING TRAVEL, EXPERIENCES, AND RELATED COSTS. | $15,000 |
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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 | $9,365,989 | $603,776 | $463,340 | $450,000 | 17 | $450,000 | $603,776 | $439,962 |
| 2024 | $8,608,468 | $194,605 | $352,801 | $317,000 | 15 | $317,000 | $194,605 | $409,893 |
| 2023 | $7,760,367 | $1,905,832 | $261,584 | $241,500 | 8 | $241,500 | $1,891,713 | $332,259 |
| 2022 | $6,953,652 | $222,192 | $517,142 | $485,700 | 22 | $485,700 | $199,053 | $364,594 |
| 2021 | $8,578,643 | $404,754 | $424,069 | $396,475 | 19 | $396,475 | $381,424 | $403,060 |
| 2020 | $7,803,588 | $171,149 | $416,515 | $386,500 | 28 | — | $162,504 | $353,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $440K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including child welfare and foster care, services for people in need, women’s self-sufficiency, animal assistance, health care, homelessness, and scholarships.
Among its grantees, Arizona Friends of Foster Children says it funds social, athletic, and educational activities and services for children and youth in foster care. Child Crisis Arizona says it works to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families. UMOM New Day Centers says its mission is to end family homelessness. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation says it provides resources to help women achieve self-sufficiency, and Arizona Humane Society says it saves vulnerable animals and enriches the lives of pets and people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $450,000 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest listed grants were $100,000 to NOT MY KID for educational and support programs; $50,000 each to St. Vincent de Paul for support of a dental clinic serving uninsured individuals and families, Child Crisis Arizona for child welfare, and Arizona Friends of Foster Children for foster-care support; and $25,000 each to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Arizona Humane Society, Ronald McDonald House, UMOM New Day Centers, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jana S. Johnson as President, Barbara S. Johnson as Secretary, and Christopher E. Johnson as Vice President.
Johnson Family Foundation Inc is led by Jana S. Johnson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jana S. Johnson
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara S. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher E. Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George H. Johnson (2020–2023) — 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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc gave $450K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $317K across 15 grants.
What is Johnson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,471, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Johnson Family Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants).
Does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Johnson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support" (6 grants).
Who are Johnson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Not My Kid ($100,000), St Vincent De Paul ($50,000) and Child Crisis Arizona ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Family Foundation Inc?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $440K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Johnson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including child welfare and foster care, services for people in need, women’s self-sufficiency, animal assistance, health care, homelessness, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Johnson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2008957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Johnson Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Johnson Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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