Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alamo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $372K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $11K.
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,430
- -92.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,238
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $372,447
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% 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 Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($2K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 36% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $7K (2024) to $99K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Charitable Donation | $2,230 |
| Alamo Education Fund Alamo, CA | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| National Mill Dog Rescue Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Martis Camp Community Foundation Truckee, CA | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc St. Paul, MN | Charitable Donation | $100 |
| Voice in Aging Pleasant Hill, CA | Charitable Donation | $100 |
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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 | $372,447 | $19,517 | $15,488 | $7,430 | 6 | $15,488 | $11,459 | $42,602 |
| 2023 | $373,045 | $66,539 | $109,191 | $98,650 | 11 | $109,191 | $55,998 | $34,505 |
| 2022 | $417,890 | $69,923 | $85,376 | $83,700 | 11 | $85,376 | $68,247 | $30,502 |
| 2021 | $433,343 | $29,170 | $83,389 | $81,650 | 10 | $83,389 | $27,431 | $32,389 |
| 2020 | $490,708 | $-244,770 | $83,048 | $81,685 | 11 | — | $18,810 | $28,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation is led by Michael Johnson, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Johnson
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation
How much does Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation give each year?
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation gave $7K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 11 grants.
What is Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,238, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation give grants?
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (30%) and Colorado (27%).
Does Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($2,230), Alamo Education Fund ($2,000) and National Mill Dog Rescue ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation?
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation reported $372K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Cynthia Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3397535. 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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