Johnson Foundation of the Rockies
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, according to its filing. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including humanitarian relief, food security, education, employment training, disability services, and outdoor stewardship.
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies at a glance
In short: Johnson Foundation of the Rockies gave $1.9M across 109 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,925,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 109
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,661
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $41,404,318
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Johnson Foundation of the Rockies
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson Foundation of the Rockies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Razom Inc ($95K). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
430 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 409 grants of 430 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Colorado (48%), Utah (9%), Montana (7%), and Idaho (6%). The filing also reports an additional 7% under an unspecified state entry.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 109 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Johnson Foundation of the Rockies gives
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2024) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 109 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Razom Inc New York, NY | for Razom Health and for Razom Relief | $95,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Restricted gift for Ukrainian Children's Action Project (UCAP) | $75,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc Washington, DC | Restricted Gift to Support Ukraine | $65,000 |
| Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal Inc Pace, FL | Landmine Removal in Ukraine | $65,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | Specialist in Training Gratitude Fund | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Support Rural Communities Only | $50,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | Johnson Foundation of the Rockies Scholarship Program | $40,000 |
| Special Kids - Special Families Inc Colorado SPGS, CO | Zach's Place for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Support for Children from Low-Income Backgrounds | $40,000 |
| Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Inc Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Work Options for Women Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,404,318 | $3,593,126 | $2,242,860 | $1,925,000 | 109 | $2,021,204 | $3,417,596 | $2,155,781 |
| 2023 | $40,039,052 | $2,159,106 | $2,281,526 | $1,982,500 | 106 | $2,078,159 | $1,979,537 | $2,024,463 |
| 2022 | $40,161,472 | $2,225,741 | $2,598,583 | $2,237,704 | 107 | $2,336,588 | $2,038,928 | $2,093,413 |
| 2021 | $40,533,314 | $3,062,611 | $2,234,597 | $1,930,000 | 98 | $2,026,674 | $2,892,395 | $2,316,882 |
| 2020 | $39,705,300 | $1,800,853 | $2,243,006 | $1,972,500 | 10 | — | $1,757,445 | $2,003,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Foundation of the Rockies reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for Johnson Foundation of the Rockies. Its 2024 grants included support for humanitarian and Ukraine-related work, rural food assistance, higher education, employment training, services for children with developmental disabilities, outdoor stewardship, and workforce development.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Razom says it works to support human rights and democracy in Ukraine through humanitarian aid, education, culture, and civic society. Friends of the World Food Program says it mobilizes U.S. support for the U.N. World Food Programme’s mission to end hunger. Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity, while Work Options for Women says it helps people overcome barriers to sustainable employment through resources and culinary training. Colorado State University Foundation says it supports Colorado State University’s facilities and educational programs, and Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado says it enables people to steward Colorado’s natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 109 grants totaling $1,925,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $95,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $95,000 to Razom for Razom Health and Razom Relief; $75,000 to Entertainment Industry Foundation for the Ukrainian Children’s Action Project; $65,000 each to Friends of the World Food Program to support Ukraine and Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal for landmine removal in Ukraine; and $50,000 each to Colorado State University Foundation for its Specialist in Training Gratitude Fund and Food Bank of the Rockies to support rural communities. Other listed grants included $40,000 to American Indian College Fund for the Johnson Foundation of the Rockies Scholarship Program, $40,000 to Special Kids – Special Families for Zach’s Place, and $40,000 each to Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and Work Options for Women.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Berit K Campion as trustee and chairman of the board; Max Caulkins as treasurer and trustee; Dmytro Mamedov as trustee; Nancy Nevin as trustee and secretary; and Christopher Seldin as trustee.
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies is led by Berit K Campion, Trustee & Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Berit K Campion
Trustee & Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Seldin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dmytro Mamedov
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Caulkins
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Nevin
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation of the Rockies
How much does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies give each year?
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies gave $1.9M across 109 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 106 grants.
What is Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's typical grant size?
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,661, across 109 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies give grants?
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's top state is Colorado, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (9%) and Montana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (15 grants), Boulder, CO (6 grants), Hanover, NH (5 grants) and Salt Lake Cty, UT (4 grants).
Does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies give general operating support?
Yes: 49% of Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 109) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's largest grantees?
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's largest 2024 grantees include Razom Inc ($95,000), Entertainment Industry Foundation ($75,000) and Food Bank of the Rockies ($75,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Foundation of the Rockies?
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies reported $41.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies fund?
The available information does not state a mission for Johnson Foundation of the Rockies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Foundation of the Rockies?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's EIN?
Johnson Foundation of the Rockies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4702259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Johnson Foundation of the Rockies 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 October 2026.
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