Johnson-Polios Foundation
The Johnson-Polios Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through contributions; in its 2025 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $103,100.
Johnson-Polios Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson-Polios Foundation gave $103K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,100
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,296
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,316,043
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Johnson-Polios Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1953 N Honore Ave Apt 112, Sarasota, FL 34235
Phone: (309) 269-6450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson-Polios Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way Quad City Area United Way of Quad Cities Contribution ($40K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 85 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 13% to Illinois, 9% to Florida, 7% to Washington, DC, and 5% to Georgia. The largest recipient was in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Johnson-Polios Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $31K (2020) to $167K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Quad City Area United Way of Quad Cities Contribution Bettndorf, IA | Contribution | $40,000 |
| Our Lady Id Angels Church Our Lady of Angles Church Contribution Bettendorf, IA | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Chicago, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute Dynamic Catholic Institute Contribution Erlanger, KY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale College Contribution Hillsdale, MI | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Food for the Poor Food for the Poor Contribution Coconut Creek, FL | Contrinutiom | $4,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Heritage Foundation Contribution Washington, DC | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Samaritans Purse Contribution Boone, NC | Contribution | $3,000 |
| St Ann's Catholic Church St Ann's Catholic Church Contribution Long Grove, IA | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Center for Renewing America Washington, DC | Contribution | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,316,043 | $105,305 | $118,182 | $103,100 | 24 | $103,100 | $31,646 | — |
| 2024 | $1,328,920 | $1,192,529 | $124,748 | $122,000 | 28 | $122,000 | $15,080 | — |
| 2023 | $261,139 | $86,062 | $71,500 | $70,300 | 24 | $70,300 | $5,676 | — |
| 2022 | $246,577 | $111,201 | $168,335 | $167,000 | 5 | $167,000 | $4,798 | — |
| 2021 | $303,711 | $155,466 | $57,710 | $56,500 | 4 | $56,500 | $3,435 | $19,998 |
| 2020 | $205,955 | $4,724 | $37,213 | $31,000 | 5 | — | $3,474 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Center for Renewing America describes its mission as renewing a consensus of America as a nation under God, with freedom grounded in just laws and healthy communities. Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $103,100. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest reported grants were $40,000 to United Way Quad City Area, $10,000 each to Our Lady of Angels Church and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and $5,000 each to Dynamic Catholic Institute and Hillsdale College. The foundation also gave $3,000 to the Center for Renewing America and $200 to Young America’s Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara J Polios as president and Julia Polios as secretary.
Johnson-Polios Foundation is led by Barbara J. Polios, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara J. Polios
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia Polios
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Johnson-Polios Foundation
How much does Johnson-Polios Foundation give each year?
Johnson-Polios Foundation gave $103K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 28 grants.
What is Johnson-Polios Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson-Polios Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,296, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson-Polios Foundation give grants?
Johnson-Polios Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (13%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Johnson-Polios Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Johnson-Polios Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (23 grants).
Who are Johnson-Polios Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson-Polios Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way Quad City Area United Way of Quad Cities Contribution ($40,000), Our Lady Id Angels Church Our Lady of Angles Church Contribution ($10,000) and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson-Polios Foundation?
Johnson-Polios Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $105K.
What does Johnson-Polios Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson-Polios Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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-Polios Foundation's EIN?
Johnson-Polios Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4388864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Johnson-Polios Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Johnson-Polios Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/johnson-polios-foundation-morg_8ccbbd12acbd4409bf99be06560b2dab
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