The Johnson Foundation Inc
The Johnson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hamilton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
The Johnson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Johnson Foundation Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,210
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,605
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,605
- Total assets
- $3,041
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (87% 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 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Nazarene ($13K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Johnson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $13K (2020) to $23K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Nazarene Lenexa, KS | Financial Assistance | $13,200 |
| Asheville First Church of Nazarene Asheville, NC | Disaster Relief | $2,010 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,041 | $15,400 | $15,680 | $15,210 | 2 | $15,680 | $157 |
| 2023 | $3,321 | $14,400 | $16,650 | $16,200 | 2 | $16,650 | $219 |
| 2022 | $5,571 | $18,265 | $23,620 | $23,200 | 1 | $23,620 | $406 |
| 2021 | $10,926 | $16,730 | $13,600 | $13,200 | 1 | $13,600 | $461 |
| 2020 | $7,796 | $13,850 | $13,580 | $13,200 | 2 | — | $377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $157 for 2024 — 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 Kurt Johnson, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kurt Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Johnson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Johnson Foundation Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
How large is The Johnson Foundation Inc?
The Johnson Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Johnson Foundation Inc operate?
The Johnson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, North Carolina.
What is The Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3144095. 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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