Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Altos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $499K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $98K.
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation gave $98K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,500
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,500
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $499,161
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 Tri-Dom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baadaye Scholars Co Sherinda Bryant ($70K). Together the top 5 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation gives
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $31K (2020) to $103K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baadaye Scholars Co Sherinda Bryant San Jose, CA | College Scholarship | $70,000 |
| Greene Scholars Co Ayodele Thomas PHD Santa Clara, CA | College Prep Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Links Foundation Co Marcia Page Washington, DC | College Scholarship | $10,000 |
| California History Center Foundation Co Deanza Cupertino, CA | College Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ivy Rose Community Foundation Inc San Jose, CA | College Scholarship | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $499,161 | $46,393 | $98,537 | $97,500 | 5 | $597,698 |
| 2023 | $551,305 | $96,750 | $103,488 | $102,500 | 4 | $654,793 |
| 2022 | $558,043 | $105,565 | $31,965 | $31,000 | 5 | $590,008 |
| 2021 | $484,443 | $105,043 | $42,005 | $41,000 | 4 | $526,448 |
| 2020 | $421,405 | $105,050 | $31,045 | $30,900 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation is led by Robert W. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecilie Vaughters-Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ezekiel Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Green
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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 Tri-Dom Foundation
How much does Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation give each year?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation gave $98K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 4 grants.
What is Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation give grants?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baadaye Scholars Co Sherinda Bryant ($70,000), Greene Scholars Co Ayodele Thomas PHD ($10,000) and Links Foundation Co Marcia Page ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation reported $499K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Altos, CA. It holds $499K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's EIN?
Johnson Tri-Dom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0145481. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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