The Johnson Historical Museum of
Johnson Historical Museum of the is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $675,000, all to recipients in Arizona.
The Johnson Historical Museum of at a glance
In short: The Johnson Historical Museum of gave $675K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Arizona. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $675,000
- +53.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,250
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,266,147
- -10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 The Johnson Historical Museum of
- 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: 601 W Northview Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone: (602) 930-0122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Johnson Historical Museum of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cave Creek Museum ($200K). Together the top 10 received $660K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 44 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Johnson Historical Museum of open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $71K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 236% 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 $257K (2020) to $675K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Creek Museum Cave Creek, AZ | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum Wichenburg, AZ | Program Support | $170,000 |
| Douglas Historical Society Douglas, AZ | Program Support | $140,000 |
| Lost Sheep Ranch Douglas, AZ | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Cochise County Historical Society Douglas, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| St Charles Catholic School San Carlos, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Arizona Preservation Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Shelter for Outcasts Unusuals the L Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $20,000 |
| CASA Grande Valley Hist Society CASA Grande, AZ | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Newborn Kitten Rescue Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,266,147 | $421,183 | $1,011,920 | $675,000 | 12 | $675,000 | $352,463 | $286,369 |
| 2024 | $5,856,884 | $282,693 | $767,364 | $440,000 | 9 | $440,000 | $237,499 | $313,524 |
| 2023 | $6,341,555 | $4,207,567 | $710,837 | $420,000 | 8 | $420,000 | $3,928,899 | $242,620 |
| 2022 | $2,844,825 | $466,493 | $684,573 | $390,000 | 9 | $390,000 | $319,546 | $301,448 |
| 2021 | $3,062,905 | $575,165 | $582,293 | $270,000 | 6 | $270,000 | $302,898 | $329,785 |
| 2020 | $3,070,033 | $351,933 | $552,961 | $257,000 | 9 | — | $184,043 | $268,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson Historical Museum of reported a distributable amount of $286K 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 were reported as program support and included grants to museums and historical organizations, as well as organizations in other fields. Cave Creek Museum describes its mission as displaying and preserving historical, western, and Native American artifacts in a museum open to the public. Foundation for Blind Children says its mission is to provide education, tools, and services to help people with vision loss achieve greater independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $675,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Among the largest grants were $200,000 to Cave Creek Museum, $170,000 to Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and $140,000 to Douglas Historical Society. Other grants included $40,000 to Lost Sheep Ranch, $25,000 each to Cochise County Historical Society and St Charles Catholic School, and $20,000 each to Arizona Preservation Foundation and Shelter for Outcasts Unusuals the L.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ginny Baker as vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and Joshua Finks as president.
The Johnson Historical Museum of is led by Joshua Finks, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Finks
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Ginny Baker
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$43K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harvey Finks (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $46K, to Ginny Baker (VP, Sec, Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The Johnson Historical Museum of
How much does The Johnson Historical Museum of give each year?
The Johnson Historical Museum of gave $675K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $440K across 9 grants.
What is The Johnson Historical Museum of's typical grant size?
The Johnson Historical Museum of's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $56,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Johnson Historical Museum of that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Johnson Historical Museum of give grants?
The Johnson Historical Museum of gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Douglas, AZ (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Johnson Historical Museum of give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Johnson Historical Museum of's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are The Johnson Historical Museum of's largest grantees?
The Johnson Historical Museum of's largest 2025 grantees include Cave Creek Museum ($200,000), Desert Caballeros Western Museum ($170,000) and Douglas Historical Society ($140,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Johnson Historical Museum of?
The Johnson Historical Museum of reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $675K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Johnson Historical Museum of fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as program support and included grants to museums and historical organizations, as well as organizations in other fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Johnson Historical Museum of?
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 The Johnson Historical Museum of's EIN?
The Johnson Historical Museum of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3277997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Johnson Historical Museum of 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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