The Johnson Family Foundation Inc
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its stated mission focuses on enlightenment, advancement, and the arts for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, locally and beyond.
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Johnson Family Foundation Inc gave $516K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Connecticut. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $515,500
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,775
- +58.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $8,081,833
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Johnson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 582 Island Drive, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (646) 205-1557
Website: https://johnsonsfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Johnson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Norton Museum of Art ($120K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 91 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (24%), Florida (23%), New Jersey (21%), New York (13%), and Alabama (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Johnson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 164% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2021) to $730K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $516K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $120,000 |
| Montclair Kimberly Academy Montclair, NJ | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $95,000 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $55,000 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Institute of International Education New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Bethel Ensley Action Task Inc Birmingham, AL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newton, CT | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Ministries Birmingham, AL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| National 9-11 Memorial and Museum Foundation New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,081,833 | $238,348 | $599,645 | $515,500 | 20 | $527,500 | $198,656 | $511,248 |
| 2023 | $8,443,130 | $2,176,133 | $351,037 | $292,000 | 18 | $300,362 | $1,772,077 | $508,806 |
| 2022 | $6,618,034 | $1,019,450 | $805,320 | $730,000 | 22 | $746,284 | $626,498 | $407,037 |
| 2021 | $6,403,904 | $601,257 | $266,698 | $195,000 | 11 | $203,734 | $545,293 | $495,982 |
| 2020 | $6,085,829 | $548,947 | $740,780 | $641,000 | 20 | — | $455,772 | $408,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $511K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to help BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and young adults have opportunities to excel, make an impact, and achieve their dreams. It emphasizes access, opportunity, respect, and dignity.
Its 2024 grants included arts, education, and community-service organizations. The Norton Museum of Art describes its mission as offering transformative encounters with art through programs and collections. Connecticut College says it educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society, while Trinity College describes its mission as providing excellence in liberal arts education. Bethel Ensley Action Task says it promotes and provides housing and social services for low- and moderate-income people in Ensley. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $515,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $120,000 to the Norton Museum of Art, $95,000 to Montclair Kimberly Academy, $55,000 to Connecticut College, $50,000 to Trinity College, $40,000 to the Institute of International Education, and $30,000 to Bethel Ensley Action Task.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Ann Johnson as president; Thomas S Johnson as treasurer, chairman, and secretary; and Jane Flynn as director. The foundation’s website identifies David A. Johnson as its chief philanthropist.
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc is led by Margaret Ann Johnson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Ann Johnson
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Johnson
Treasurer, Chairman & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Flynn
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/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 The Johnson Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Johnson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc gave $516K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $292K across 18 grants.
What is The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $25,775, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Johnson Family Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does The Johnson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Montclair, NJ (2 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Who are The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Norton Museum of Art ($120,000), Montclair Kimberly Academy ($95,000) and Connecticut College ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Johnson Family Foundation Inc?
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $528K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $511K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Johnson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and young adults have opportunities to excel, make an impact, and achieve their dreams. It emphasizes access, opportunity, respect, and dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Johnson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Johnson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7118242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Johnson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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