Johnson Ohana Foundation
Johnson Ohana Foundation is a public charity based in San Rafael, California. Formed in 2008, it says its mission is to promote environmental awareness and preservation, as well as art and music programs for children throughout the world.
Johnson Ohana Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson Ohana Foundation gave $301K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Hawaii. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,526
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,311
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,453,099
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johnson Ohana Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Mitchell Blvd Ste 1, San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 610-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Johnson Ohana Foundation
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation - Environmental Education Grants
Johnson Ohana Foundation
Amount
US $2,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation: Art & Music Education Grant Program
Johnson Ohana Foundation
Amount
US $2,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Johnson Ohana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Donorschooseorg ($75K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 101 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaiʻi (44%), California (27%), New York (25%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johnson Ohana Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $180K (2021) to $498K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donorschooseorg New York, NY | Environmental Programs | $75,000 |
| Honolulu Theater for Youth Honolulu, HI | Music Education | $20,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | Environmental Programs | $20,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Environmental Education | $15,000 |
| Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Environmental Education | $15,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Kukuau Commnunity Forest | $15,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | Environmental Education | $10,526 |
| Algalita Marine Research and Education Long Beach, CA | Environmental Programs | $10,000 |
| Hi'ipaka LLC Haleiwa, HI | Environmental Programs | $10,000 |
| Explore Ecology Santa Barbara, CA | Sustainable Agriculture & Gardens | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 21 grants in 2024, 33 in 2023, and 21 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,453,099 | $2,099,672 | $727,683 | $300,526 | 21 | $1,935,878 |
| 2023 | $15,081,110 | $-1,355,761 | $954,802 | $497,500 | 33 | $-1,683,635 |
| 2022 | $17,391,673 | $936,575 | $1,102,214 | $308,405 | 21 | $151,136 |
| 2021 | $17,557,312 | $4,588,989 | $581,350 | $180,000 | 14 | $4,523,268 |
| 2020 | $13,549,673 | $927,608 | $542,352 | $187,500 | 12 | $795,380 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote environmental awareness and environmental preservation, and art and music programs for children throughout the world. Its 2024 grants included environmental programs and education, music education, sustainable agriculture and gardens, and a community forest.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. DonorsChoose.org says it engages the public in public schools to address educational inequity. Honolulu Theatre for Youth says it produces professional theatre and drama education for young people, families, and educators in Hawaiʻi. Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi describes its work as reducing coastline pollution through cleanups and education. The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation says it raises and manages philanthropic support to benefit the university, the people of Hawaiʻi, and future generations. Other 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions include ocean conservation, public health and wellness in Hawaiʻi, and sustainable agriculture education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $300,526. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed grant was $75,000 to DonorsChoose.org for environmental programs. Other listed grants included $20,000 each to Honolulu Theatre for Youth for music education and the Regents of the University of California for environmental programs; $15,000 each to Surfrider Foundation for environmental education, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi for environmental education, and the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation for the Kukuau Community Forest.
Additional listed recipients included CAF America ($10,526), Algalita Marine Research and Education ($10,000), Hiʻipaka LLC ($10,000), Explore Ecology ($10,000), Upstream ($10,000), and Hoaʻaina O Makaha ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Johnson as president and director; Kim Johnson as vice president, secretary, and director; Lisa Pike Sheehy, Hilary Hauser, Eric Cardenas, Kyle Datta, and Natalie McKinney as directors; and Julie Rene as treasurer. The filing states that Jack Johnson is married to Kim Johnson and that Julie Rene is Jack Johnson’s accountant.
Johnson Ohana Foundation is led by Jack Johnson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Johnson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Cardenas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Hauser
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Johnson
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Datta
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Pike Sheehy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie McKinney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Rene
Treasurer
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 Ohana Foundation
How much does Johnson Ohana Foundation give each year?
Johnson Ohana Foundation gave $301K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $498K across 33 grants.
What is Johnson Ohana Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson Ohana Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,311, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Johnson Ohana Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Johnson Ohana Foundation give grants?
Johnson Ohana Foundation's top state is Hawaii, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (27%) and New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (6 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants).
Does Johnson Ohana Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Johnson Ohana Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Education" (6 grants), "Environmental Programs" (4 grants) and "Music Education" (4 grants).
Who are Johnson Ohana Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson Ohana Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Donorschooseorg ($75,000), Honolulu Theater for Youth ($20,000) and Regents of the University of California ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Ohana Foundation?
Johnson Ohana Foundation reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Johnson Ohana Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote environmental awareness and environmental preservation, and art and music programs for children throughout the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Ohana Foundation?
Johnson Ohana Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Johnson Ohana Foundation's EIN?
Johnson Ohana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2089828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Johnson Ohana Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/johnson-ohana-foundation-morg_47f78f1b6dcb4f27b9dd01eae7b8a799
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