The Agar-johnson Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker SANTA MONICA, CA EIN: 11-6605203

The Agar-johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $163K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $21K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$163K

-8.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

+128.2% YoY

Grant Count

+233.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-31.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Agar-johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Agar-johnson Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $88K (43%)

Connecticut $61K (30%)

New York $35K (17%)

Illinois $8K (4%)

Kansas $5K (2%)

Texas $5K (2%)

Washington $4K (2%)

States

California Connecticut Illinois Kansas New York Texas Washington

Cities

ChicagoLenexaLos AngelesNew HavenNew YorkRichmondSan AntonioSan FranciscoSeattleWest Hollywood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$163,439	$179,087	$189,621
Revenue	$21,165	$18,384	$18,606
Expenses	$58,548	$28,918	$80,438
Qualifying Distributions	$55,000	$24,105	$72,091
Net Investment Income	$21,165	$18,384	$18,606
Distributable Amount	$25,605	$24,917	$27,463

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yale University ($10,000), Ypc of Nyc ($10,000), Feeding America ($8,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FEEDING AMERICA CHICAGO, IL	BUILD A HUNGER-FREE AMERICA. ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY.	$8,000
YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT	EDUCATION	$10,000
YPC OF NYC NEW YORK, NY	"TO PROVIDE CHILDREN OF ALL CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WITH A UNIQUE PROGRAM OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND CHORAL PERFORMANCE THAT SEEKS TO FULFILL EACH CHILD'S POTENTIAL, WHILE CREATING A MODEL OF ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY THAT ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY."	$10,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD NEW YORK, NY	"EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION (MORNING AFTER PILL), ABORTION, PREGNANCY TESTING, STD TREATMENT, BIRTH CONTROL, AND SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE."	$8,000
THE TREVOR PROJECT WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA	LGBTQ COUNSELING AND SUICIDE PREVENTION	$5,000
EARTHJUSTICE SAN FRANCISCO, CA	LITIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.	$5,000
HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL LENEXA, KS	"IMPROVE HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD BY ENSURING QUALITY CARE IS PROVIDED EQUITABLY IN MEDICALLY UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES AND IN DISASTER SITUATIONS."	$5,000
DONATE LIFE AMERICA RICHMOND, CA	"EDUCATES, INSPIRES AND ACTIVATES THE PUBLIC TO SAY YES TO REGISTERING THEIR DECISION TO BE AN ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONOR."	$2,000
YALE GLEE CLUB NEW HAVEN, CT	"THE COLLABORATIVE PURSUIT OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE AS A FORMATIVE COMPONENT OF A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION.""THE GROUP STRIVES TO CULTIVATE A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY, FOSTER FRIENDSHIPS AND CAMARADERIE, AND PREPARE MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS AND CONTEXT NEEDED FOR A LIFELONG APPRECIATION OF MUSIC-MAKING."	$1,000
ANGEL CITY SPORTS LOS ANGELES, CA	"PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND ADAPTIVE SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS, ADULTS, AND VETERANS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES OR VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS."	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RICHARD P JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	—	—
SHARON V AGAR	TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Agar-johnson Family Foundation?

The Agar-johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA MONICA, CA. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Agar-johnson Family Foundation?

As of 2024, The Agar-johnson Family Foundation holds $163K in total assets with $21K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $55K in 2024.

Where does The Agar-johnson Family Foundation operate?

The Agar-johnson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, New York, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does The Agar-johnson Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Agar-johnson Family Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Agar-johnson Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Agar-johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Agar-johnson Family Foundation's EIN?

The Agar-johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6605203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.