Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation
Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $153K. Net investment income was $23K.
Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation gave $153K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $153K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,224
- +1943.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $153,224
- +6029.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $153,224
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Montana Foundation ($153K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2847% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $153K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | General Operating | $153,224 |
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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 | — | $24,332 | $161,792 | $153,224 | 1 | $160,810 | $23,425 | $3,833 |
| 2023 | $139,673 | $4,381 | $13,244 | $7,500 | 3 | $11,163 | $2,835 | $7,590 |
| 2022 | $148,712 | $9,529 | $10,962 | $6,699 | 3 | $8,673 | $7,462 | $8,375 |
| 2021 | $150,174 | $16,820 | $9,894 | $5,200 | 2 | — | $14,536 | $8,717 |
| 2020 | $143,252 | $16,115 | $8,549 | $5,001 | 3 | — | $14,142 | $7,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation
How much does Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation gave $153K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
Where does Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation operate?
Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota.
How much is Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Johnson John a Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6060046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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