The Johnson Foundation Inc
The Johnson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Salisbury, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $145K.
The Johnson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Johnson Foundation Inc gave $218K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,000
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,143
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,104,288
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Johnson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan Law School ($100K). Together the top 7 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Johnson Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2024) to $218K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Law School Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable Use | $100,000 |
| Salisbury Academy Salisbury, NC | Charitable Use | $50,000 |
| Partners in Learning Salisbury, NC | Charitable Use | $20,000 |
| Regroup WNC Charlotte, NC | Charitable Use | $20,000 |
| Novant Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Charitable Use | $15,000 |
| Nazareth Child & Family Connection Rockwell, NC | Charitable Use | $10,000 |
| Marlie DRU Sullivan Foundation Rock Hill, SC | Charitable Use | $3,000 |
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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 | $4,104,288 | $921,979 | $222,462 | $218,000 | 7 | $218,000 | $145,245 | $193,794 |
| 2024 | $3,404,771 | $667,378 | $171,391 | $170,000 | 3 | $170,000 | $149,036 | $162,844 |
| 2023 | $2,908,784 | $440,134 | $275 | — | — | — | $70,251 | $136,670 |
| 2022 | $2,468,925 | $361,583 | $186 | — | — | — | $2 | $117,865 |
| 2021 | $2,107,528 | $284,047 | $200 | — | — | — | $2 | $101,443 |
| 2020 | $1,823,681 | $225,094 | $303 | — | — | — | $1,033 | $88,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Johnson Foundation Inc is led by Judith H. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith H. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn H. Johnson
V. President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arthur L. Hattaway Jr.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
F. Joanne Johnson
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Johnson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Johnson Foundation Inc gave $218K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 3 grants.
What is The Johnson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Johnson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Johnson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Johnson Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salisbury, NC (2 grants).
Does The Johnson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Johnson Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Use" (7 grants).
Who are The Johnson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Johnson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan Law School ($100,000), Salisbury Academy ($50,000) and Partners in Learning ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Johnson Foundation Inc?
The Johnson Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6034758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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