The Johnson Family Foundation
The Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $2.7M.
The Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Johnson Family Foundation gave $660K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $660,000
- +1212.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,000
- +337.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $137,500
- Total assets
- $11,412,932
- +500.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% 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 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh ($138K). Together the top 6 received $660K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Johnson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 559% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 233% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $660K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Activities | $137,500 |
| Gustavus College St Peter, MN | Charitable Activities | $137,500 |
| Johnson Institute at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Activities | $137,500 |
| Thiel College Greenville, PA | Charitable Activities | $137,500 |
| Art League of Marco Island Marco Island, FL | Charitable Activities | $55,000 |
| Marco Island Lutheran Marco Island, FL | Charitable Activities | $55,000 |
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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 | $11,412,932 | $11,920,462 | $718,382 | $660,000 | 6 | $660,000 | $2,719,720 | $282,861 |
| 2023 | $1,899,515 | $27,830 | $66,819 | $50,300 | 2 | $50,300 | $30,209 | $80,143 |
| 2022 | $1,891,404 | $81,691 | $116,712 | $99,600 | 2 | $99,600 | $63,898 | $91,225 |
| 2021 | $1,923,384 | $140,960 | $117,923 | $100,200 | 2 | $100,200 | $121,976 | $99,625 |
| 2020 | $1,900,347 | $77,854 | $162,720 | $142,270 | 6 | — | $57,410 | $103,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Johnson Family Foundation is led by George Wilson, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lavonne Johnson (2020–2022) — Trustee
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
How much does The Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
The Johnson Family Foundation gave $660K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is The Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $137,500, and its average grant was $110,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
The Johnson Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (21%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants) and Marco Island, FL (2 grants).
Does The Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Johnson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (6 grants).
Who are The Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Lutheran Church of Pittsburgh ($137,500), Gustavus College ($137,500) and Johnson Institute at University of Pittsburgh ($137,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Johnson Family Foundation?
The Johnson Family Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $660K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6462587. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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