The Johnson Family Foundation
The Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oldsmar, Florida. In 2025, it gave $410,000 in grants to 11 charitable organizations, all listed in Connecticut.
The Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Johnson Family Foundation gave $410K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Connecticut. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $410,000
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,273
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,373,116
- +5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Johnson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4767 Lakeshore Loop, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Phone: (860) 423-1517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Windham Hospital Foundation ($65K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 55 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Johnson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2019) to $410K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windham Hospital Foundation Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Horizons South Windham, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Holy Family Home and Shelter Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Project Hope of Eastern CT Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| CT Children's Medical Center Founda Hartford, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Natchaug Hospital Mansfield Center, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Waim Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Card Home for the Aged Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Sexual Assualt Crisis Center Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,373,116 | $897,228 | $505,268 | $410,000 | 11 | $433,350 | $627,428 | $297,476 |
| 2024 | $6,062,397 | $767,422 | $414,302 | $327,500 | 11 | $347,850 | $652,970 | $279,238 |
| 2023 | $5,725,108 | $247,591 | $424,614 | $345,000 | 11 | $365,810 | $188,787 | $268,539 |
| 2022 | $5,238,648 | $396,694 | $433,962 | $335,000 | 11 | $350,297 | $333,012 | $294,415 |
| 2021 | $7,005,568 | $710,052 | $406,287 | $320,000 | 11 | $334,000 | $640,328 | $312,279 |
| 2020 | $6,171,474 | $313,195 | $323,939 | $250,000 | 11 | — | $256,315 | $280,289 |
| 2019 | $5,475,894 | $285,140 | $311,731 | $240,000 | 11 | — | $229,143 | $250,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $297K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, food and basic needs, emergency housing, and community well-being.
The Windham Hospital Foundation describes its mission as connecting the community and hospital and enhancing resources to meet local health care needs. Horizons says it creates and sustains person-centered opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Covenant Soup Kitchen says it provides food and access to basic services for individuals and families in the greater Windham community. Holy Family Home and Shelter describes providing emergency housing and meals, along with case management and help with housing and job searches. Natchaug Hospital says it provides community-based services for people living with psychiatric illness, chemical dependency, or related disabilities. Windham Regional Community Council says it works to improve the health and social well-being of Eastern Connecticut residents.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $410,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grants were $65,000 to Windham Hospital Foundation; $50,000 each to Horizons, Covenant Soup Kitchen, Holy Family Home and Shelter, and Project Hope of Eastern CT; and $30,000 each to CT Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Natchaug Hospital, WAIM, and Card Home for the Aged. Other 2025 grants were $15,000 to Sexual Assault Crisis Center and $10,000 to Windham Regional Community Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Milton Johnson and John McGrath as co-trustees. It also lists Shawn Maynard, William Preuss II, James Watson, and Barbara McGrath as “FOUNDATION M.”
The Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John McGrath
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milton Johnson
Co Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Watson
Foundation M
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Maynard
Foundation M
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Preuss II
Foundation M
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara McGrath
Foundation M
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $410K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $328K across 11 grants.
What is The Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Johnson Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
The Johnson Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Willimantic, CT (8 grants).
Does The Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are The Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Windham Hospital Foundation ($65,000), Horizons ($50,000) and Covenant Soup Kitchen ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Johnson Family Foundation?
The Johnson Family Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Johnson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, food and basic needs, emergency housing, and community well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Johnson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3255682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Johnson Family Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Johnson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-johnson-family-foundation-morg_88fa9a406a924698a397466cb699e625
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