The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499

Private foundation · Grantmaker Jamaica Plain, MA EIN: 26-1224033

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 is a private foundation, based in Jamaica Plain, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $603K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $8K.

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 at a glance

In short: The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$5,857
-51.1% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,464
-51.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,429
Total assets
$603,444
-0.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
Washington (75% 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 The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Dishman Hills Conservancy: $2KDishman Hills Conservancy$2KWilliams Alumni Fund: $1KWilliams Alumni Fund$1KInland Northwest Land Conservancy: $1KInland Northwest LandConservancy$1KWashington Trails Association: $1KWashington Trails Association$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Dishman Hills Conservancy ($2K). Together the top 4 received $6K.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

SpokaneWilliamstownAmherstSeattleNew York

How The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 gives

  • Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 54% 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

$0$10K$20K$30K2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $25K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dishman Hills Conservancy Spokane, WAGeneral support for the organization.$2,000
Williams Alumni Fund Williamstown, MAGeneral support for the organization.$1,457
Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Spokane, WAGeneral support for the organization.$1,400
Washington Trails Association Seattle, WAGeneral support for the organization.$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$603,444$14,212$19,155$5,8574$16,585$8,141$30,567
2023$606,852$-12,338$22,218$11,9704$21,618$10,122$15,505
2022$643,918$19,469$16,977$5,4032$16,977$7,899$23,544
2021$589,402$33,564$44,213$24,6882$24,688$14,039$5,423
2020$600,051$18,256$10,539$5,2222—$12,876$29,890

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 is led by Steven D Johansen, President, Treasurer & Clrk since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Steven D Johansen

    President, Treasurer & Clrk

    President & Director → President & Treasurer, 2023

    President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Clrk, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $300 (2021) → $2K (2024)

  • Erik Johansen

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $300 (2023) → $165 (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Johanna W Sullivan (2020–2021) — Clerk

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Steven D Johansen — Pres/Treas/Clrk: $2KSteven D JohansenPres/Treas/Clrk$2KErik Johansen — Director: $165Erik JohansenDirector$165

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Steven D Johansen (Pres/Treas/Clrk). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499

How much does The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 give each year?

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 4 grants.

What is The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499's typical grant size?

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499's median grant in 2024 was $1,429, and its average grant was $1,464, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 give grants?

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (2 grants).

Does The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499?

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499 reported $603K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499's EIN?

The Johansen Family Foundation 0749499's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1224033. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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