Johnson Family Foundation Inc
Johnson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Johnson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Johnson Family Foundation Inc gave $379K across 15 grants in 2020 (avg $25K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $378,555
- Grants made (2020)
- 15
- Average grant
- $25,237
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (53% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Johnson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: N5563 County Road A, Lake Mills, WI 53551-9784
Phone: (920) 648-5685
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 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (53%), Massachusetts (25%), Illinois (12%), Wisconsin (7%), and Oregon (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $379K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Distribute Remaining Assets to a Charitable Giving Fund | $94,091 |
| Kids Around the World Rockford, IL | General Support | $40,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Rainbow Hospice Care Jefferson, WI | General Support | $8,500 |
| Cure Epilepsy Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| North Bend Presbyterian Church North Bend, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Optimist International Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | General Support | $1,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $44,054 | $384,759 | $378,555 | 15 | $40,450 | $11,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
The foundation states that its mission is to provide financial support to charitable organizations focused on educational assistance for people in need; end-of-life institutions; disadvantaged children and adults; medical facilities; and organizations promoting mental and physical health.
Its 2020 grantees included organizations with varied missions. The University of Nebraska Foundation says it grows relationships and resources to help the University of Nebraska change and save lives. Kids Around the World says it partners with organizations to provide playgrounds, food for people in need, and biblical training and outreach for children. Rainbow Hospice Care says it provides comfort, care, and meaning for terminally ill patients and support for their families and friends.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation distributed 15 grants totaling $378,555. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation for general support, $94,091 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund to distribute remaining assets to a charitable giving fund, $40,000 to Kids Around the World for general support, and $15,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for general support.
The filing says the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Aaron Johnson as president, Brent Johnson as vice president, Connie Kottwitz as secretary, Lois Johnson as treasurer, and Adrienne Rouse as director.
Johnson Family Foundation Inc is led by Aaron Johnson, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Aaron Johnson
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Rouse
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Johnson
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Kottwitz
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Johnson
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc gave $379K across 15 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Johnson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $25,237, across 15 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (4 grants), Jefferson, WI (2 grants) and Lake Mills, WI (2 grants).
Does Johnson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Johnson Family Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johnson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($200,000), Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($94,091) and Kids Around the World ($40,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Johnson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide financial support to charitable organizations focused on educational assistance for people in need; end-of-life institutions; disadvantaged children and adults; medical facilities; and organizations promoting mental and physical health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Family Foundation Inc?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Johnson Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Johnson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Johnson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Johnson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4768889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Johnson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/johnson-family-foundation-inc-morg_bebb32284a6d49b58a760952b656e38e
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