The Crail-johnson Foundation
The Crail-Johnson Foundation is a family foundation based in San Pedro, California, established in 1987. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of children in need through the effective application of human and financial resources.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.0M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+32.0% YoY
Grant Count
152
+7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+22.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on supporting the well-being of children, youth, and families through three primary programmatic areas:
Education
- Early Care & Education (Early Childhood): Programs addressing health, academic, and social/emotional needs of children preparing to enter kindergarten
- Literacy Programs: Programs focused on bringing children to grade level in reading and literature
- Arts Education: High-quality arts education programs including music, theater, dance, and film
- Parent Engagement/Education: Programs providing education to parents on creating positive environments for their children
Human Services
- Programs and services addressing the needs of economically, socially, and physically disadvantaged children, youth, and families
Health
- Programs supporting the health and wellness of vulnerable populations, including homeless youth
The foundation supports both proven approaches and innovative programs aimed at systemic change, including new, continuing, or expanding initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides financial support primarily through grants to public nonprofit organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as private foundations under Section 509(a). Support includes:
Grant Range
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's funding supports organizations providing services and programs primarily in Los Angeles, with priority given to the following target communities:
- San Pedro
- Carson
- Harbor City
- Wilmington
- Long Beach
- Compton
- Watts
- South Los Angeles
National organizations providing services in these areas are also considered. Exceptions are made based on program area; for example, the foundation will consider other communities in Los Angeles for programs and services provided to homeless youth.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $19,989,002
- Total Giving: $1,058,716
- Annual Expenses: $1,450,593
- Annual Revenue: $1,049,057
- Number of Grants (2024): 141 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,989,002 | $19,589,623 | $18,150,355 |
| Revenue | $1,969,275 | $1,049,057 | $1,053,427 |
| Expenses | $1,431,189 | $1,450,593 | $1,362,969 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,514,019 | $1,174,883 | $1,218,089 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,740,193 | $915,722 | $1,019,683 |
| Distributable Amount | $960,138 | $911,660 | $947,349 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Crail-johnson Foundation
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants
THE CRAIL-JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Health Grants
THE CRAIL-JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Human Services Grants
THE CRAIL-JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is run by family members serving as directors and officers, all without compensation:
- Carolyn E. Escoto – Chairman & Director
- Eric C. Johnson – Vice President & Director
- Ann L. Johnson – Vice President & Director
- Alan C. Johnson – Director
- Craig C. Johnson – Director
- John S. Peterson – Director
- Byung Kim – Chief Financial Officer & Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC C JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| ALAN C JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| CRAIG C JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| ANN L JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| CAROLYN E ESCOTO | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| JOHN S PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| BYUNG KIM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| ELIZABETH S JOHNSON | VICE CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| JANE M JOHNSON | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| LAUREN JOHNSON | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
Recent Grantees
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has provided support to organizations including:
**My Friend's Place** – Health and Wellness program providing medical, health, and mental health services for homeless youth
(CLOSED) Crail-Johnson Foundation: Health Cycle**Food Finders** – Food Rescue and Distribution program serving needy and impoverished communities
**CASA of Los Angeles** – Early Childhood Initiative supporting children five and younger in the foster care system
**School on Wheels** – General operating support for educational opportunities for homeless children from kindergarten through twelfth grade
Contact Information
- Website: www.crail-johnson.org
- Phone: 310-519-9500
- Address: 461 W 6th St Ste 300, San Pedro, CA 90731-2678
- EIN: 33-0247161
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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