The Johnson Family Foundation
The Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200. Net investment income was $249K.
The Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Johnson Family Foundation gave $200 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200
- -89.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200
- -68.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $2,131,822
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids for Peace ($200).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Johnson Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 138% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2024) to $2K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids for Peace Julian, CA | Support of programs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,131,822 | $296,085 | $136,961 | $200 | 1 | $89,149 | $248,963 | — |
| 2023 | $1,947,698 | $70,060 | $279,642 | $1,892 | 3 | $189,543 | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,187,280 | $181,436 | $241,199 | — | — | $155,437 | $106,278 | $112,484 |
| 2021 | $2,197,043 | $344,030 | $233,695 | — | — | $155,351 | $267,835 | $135,667 |
| 2020 | $2,049,794 | $178,974 | $248,291 | — | — | — | $99,075 | $113,922 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Johnson Family Foundation's only listed officer is Brian A Johnson, CFO on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian A Johnson
CFO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lindsay Langford (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Keith A Johnson (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Kelly Johnson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Todd P Johnson (2020–2022) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Brian A Johnson (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about The Johnson Family Foundation
How much does The Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
The Johnson Family Foundation gave $200 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
How large is The Johnson Family Foundation?
The Johnson Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $296K.
Where does The Johnson Family Foundation operate?
The Johnson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0074556. 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
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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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