The Carl and Carol Johnson Family
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Auburn, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $717K in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family at a glance
- Total assets
- $717,044
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $7,937
- -90.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $7,937
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $668
- -95.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Carl and Carol Johnson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Carl and Carol Johnson Family gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 935% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | general donation | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | general donation | $5,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $717,044 | $7,937 | $668 | — | — | — | $7,937 | — |
| 2024 | $609,499 | $87,032 | $15,905 | $15,200 | 2 | $15,200 | $7,032 | — |
| 2023 | $445,359 | $55,739 | $8,687 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $5,739 | — |
| 2022 | $309,143 | $102,427 | $10,711 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $4,427 | — |
| 2021 | $260,814 | $62,972 | $10,625 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $2,972 | $1,070 |
| 2020 | $169,478 | $2,521 | $73 | — | — | — | $2,521 | $661 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family is led by Carl Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Heitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Walters
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Johnson
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Roth (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Carl and Carol Johnson Family
How large is The Carl and Carol Johnson Family?
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family reported $717K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is The Carl and Carol Johnson Family?
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Auburn, CA. It holds $717K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Carl and Carol Johnson Family operate?
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family has awarded grants in Michigan, North Carolina.
What is The Carl and Carol Johnson Family's EIN?
The Carl and Carol Johnson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3028945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Carl and Carol Johnson Family funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants $5,000 - $20,000 · Due October 26, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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