Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Grantsburg, WI EIN: 39-6751550

Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Grantsburg, WI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.

Key facts about Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable

EIN: 39-6751550
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020): $3,012
Grants made (2020): 2
Average grant: $1,506
Median grant: $1,506
Primary geography: Wisconsin (83% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$3K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$2K

About Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $3K (83%)

Minnesota $500 (17%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

Minnesota Wisconsin

Cities

GrantsburgRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020
Total Assets	—
Revenue	—
Expenses	—
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	—
Distributable Amount	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2020

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Bethany Lutheran Church ($2,512), Mayo Clinic Foundation ($500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Grantsburg, WI	CHARITABLE	$2,512
MAYO CLINIC FOUNDATION Rochester, MN	CHARITABLE	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2020 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Merlin Johnson	Director	—	—
Carol Johnson	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable?

Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Grantsburg, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.

Where does Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable operate?

Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable has awarded grants in Minnesota, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable award?

In 2020, Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable awarded 2 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable's EIN?

Merlin and Carol Johnson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6751550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.