Johnson Family Foundation
The Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Billings, Montana. In 2024, it gave $84,300 through 53 grants to charitable organizations, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Montana.
Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson Family Foundation gave $84K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,300
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,591
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $517,455
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Montana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johnson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 734, Billings, MT 59103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montana Historical Society ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 266 grants of 266 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana and 1% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Johnson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 53 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $84K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical Society Helena, MT | Further Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Billings Library Foundation Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Yellowstone CO Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| Family Services Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| NAMI Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Riverstone Health Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Family Promise Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Tumbleweed Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| CASA of Yellowstone County Billings, MT | Further Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,455 | $62,992 | $86,776 | $84,300 | 53 | $84,300 | $62,992 | $79,739 |
| 2023 | $541,097 | $52,525 | $80,649 | $79,100 | 53 | $79,100 | $52,525 | $71,627 |
| 2022 | $569,221 | $63,209 | $81,294 | $79,600 | 55 | $79,600 | $63,209 | — |
| 2021 | $587,306 | $29,648 | $63,739 | $60,100 | 53 | $60,100 | $31,995 | $75,902 |
| 2020 | $621,306 | $53,227 | $58,784 | $56,600 | 52 | — | $52,820 | $61,285 |
| 2019 | $626,863 | $28,720 | $56,964 | $55,000 | 51 | — | $28,461 | $58,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include historical and cultural preservation, community programs, recreation, social services, health, housing support, and animal care. For example, Eagle Mount says it provides adaptive recreation for people with disabilities and children with cancer; Montana Rescue Mission says it serves people experiencing homelessness; and Billings Preservation Society says it operates and restores the Moss Mansion historic house museum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $84,300 in 53 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,200. The largest grants included $10,000 to Montana Historical Society, $5,000 to First Presbyterian Church in Billings, $4,000 to Billings Library Foundation, and $3,500 to Boys Girls Club Yellowstone Co. Other grants included $2,500 to Family Services and $2,000 each to NAMI and Riverstone Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clark V Johnson as President and Scott R Johnson as Secretary/Treasurer.
Johnson Family Foundation is led by Clark V. Johnson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clark V. Johnson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Scott R. Johnson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
How much does Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
Johnson Family Foundation gave $84K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 53 grants.
What is Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,591, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
Johnson Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Billings, MT (44 grants) and Red Lodge, MT (2 grants).
Who are Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Montana Historical Society ($10,000), First Presbyterian Church ($5,000) and Billings Library Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Family Foundation?
Johnson Family Foundation reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Johnson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include historical and cultural preservation, community programs, recreation, social services, health, housing support, and animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions 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's EIN?
Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0505703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Johnson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Johnson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/johnson-family-foundation-morg_fe4c7ff0039943e38af3b05e8a774de8
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