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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+39.2% YoY
Grant Count
42
+61.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
-13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports the development of healthy, vibrant, and just communities. Primary funding priorities include:
- Education — including science education and STEM initiatives
- Human Services
- Philanthropy & Voluntarism
The foundation's grantmaking reflects the Johnson family's long-standing commitment to community philanthropy, continuing a tradition of giving back to the community established by the SC Johnson company founder in the 1880s.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not maintain a public website or direct contact information. Grant awards are made at trustee discretion throughout the year.
Grant Range
$1,000–$2,300,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Wisconsin
- Virginia
- New York
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Minnesota
- Ohio
- Texas
- North Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $63,730,986
- Total giving: $2,034,000
As of 2023:
- Annual giving: $1,461,500 distributed across 26 awards
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Prairie School ($1,203,000), Racine Zoo ($300,000), Exuma Foundation ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFTER THE RACES Elkton, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| CABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT Caledonia, WI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CALEDONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT Caledonia, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CALEDONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Caledonia, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| CANCER CARE FOUNDATON OF TIDEWATER Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| CATTERPILLAR MINISTRIES Huntersville, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL FOUNDATION Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| COCO'S HEART DOG RESCUE Somerset, WI | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| DRUMMOND FIRE DEPT Drummond, WI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key trustees and leadership include:
- S. Curtis Johnson — Trustee
- Helen P. Johnson-Leipold — Trustee
- H. Fisk Johnson — Trustee
- Winifred J. Marquart — President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Curtis Johnson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Helen P Johnson-Leipold | Trustee | 5 | — |
| H Fisk Johnson | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Winifred J Marquart | President | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Johnson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports the development of healthy, vibrant, and just communities. Primary funding priorities include: • **Education** — including science education and STEM initiatives • **Human Services** • **Philanthropy & Voluntarism** The foundation's grantmaking reflects the Johnson family's long-standing commitment to community philanthropy, continuing a tradition of giving back to the community established by the SC Johnson company founder in the 1880s.
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $1.5–$2.0 million • Grant range: $1,000–$2,300,000 • Average of 26–35 grants awarded annually • No formal grant programs or defined application cycles; grants are awarded at the discretion of trustees **Application Process:** The foundation does not maintain a public website or direct contact information. Grant awards are made at trustee discretion throughout the year.
Where does Johnson Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including: • Wisconsin • Virginia • New York • Connecticut • District of Columbia • Illinois • Kentucky • Minnesota • Ohio • Texas • North Carolina
What size grants does Johnson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Johnson Family Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7092273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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