Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation
The Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Moline, Illinois. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing reports grants to recipients in Illinois and Iowa.
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $744K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $744,000
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,197
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $6,227,218
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundat
Mailing address: 1610 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 762-3643
Email: mchurchill@churchillfirm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moline School District 40 ($140K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
302 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 302 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 8% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 61 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $445K (2020) to $744K (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $744K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moline School District 40 Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $139,500 |
| YMCA Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Sherrard Grade School Sherrard, IL | Charitable Support | $23,500 |
| Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island Rock Island, IL | Charitable Support | $22,000 |
| Augustana College Rock Island, IL | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Blackhawk College Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| St Ambrose University Davenport, IA | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Western Illinois University Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,227,218 | $769,623 | $1,111,350 | $744,000 | 61 | $930,447 | $620,446 | $887,559 |
| 2023 | $6,568,945 | $921,838 | $985,778 | $706,000 | 53 | $847,185 | $757,776 | $743,971 |
| 2022 | $6,632,885 | $634,329 | $753,863 | $485,900 | 62 | $620,910 | $481,250 | $735,399 |
| 2021 | $6,752,419 | $411,586 | $904,888 | $635,000 | 59 | $776,192 | $281,525 | $756,278 |
| 2020 | $7,245,721 | $564,356 | $668,485 | $444,700 | 67 | — | $488,758 | $573,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $888K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include schools, colleges and universities, a YMCA, a church, and organizations working in child and family services, disability services, and health care.
Among its grantees, EveryChild describes its mission as leading community efforts to eliminate child abuse and neglect through treatment, education, and prevention. Abilities Plus says it promotes independence and active decision-making for people with disabilities and their families. Mercer Foundation for Health says it assists area hospitals and health care facilities to maintain and improve health care in Mercer County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $744,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $139,500, with a median of $6,750. It made 53 grants totaling $706,000 in 2023 and 62 grants totaling $485,900 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $139,500 to Moline School District 40, $60,000 to the YMCA in Moline, and $25,000 each to the University of Illinois and Christ Church in Moline. Other notable grants were $23,500 to Sherrard Grade School; $22,000 to Youth Service Bureau of Rock Island; and $20,000 each to Augustana College, Blackhawk College, St. Ambrose University, Western Illinois University, and EveryChild. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “Charitable Support,” except for the $16,000 grant to Mercer County Intermediate School, listed as “Education.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions, the filing refers applicants to an attached “Application Process” statement; its details are not included in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Churchill as president and Mark D Churchill as secretary/treasurer.
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation is led by Daniel Churchill, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Churchill
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Mark D Churchill
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Daniel Churchill (President).
Frequently asked questions about Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation
How much does Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $744K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $706K across 53 grants.
What is Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $12,197, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Moline, IL (21 grants), Rock Island, IL (8 grants), Davenport, IA (7 grants) and East Moline, IL (5 grants).
Does Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (60 grants).
Who are Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Moline School District 40 ($139,500), YMCA ($60,000) and University of Illinois ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $930K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $888K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include schools, colleges and universities, a YMCA, a church, and organizations working in child and family services, disability services, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0484573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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