The Johnson Foundation
The Johnson Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992, located in New York City, NY (115 E 9th St Apt 8a, New York City, NY 10003-5418). It is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since February 1993.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$359K
+40.8% YoY
Grant Count
9
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-37.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic emphasis on New York, Florida, and California.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $160,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include New York, Florida, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,289,802
- Total Revenue: $248,381
- Total Expenses: $365,346
- Net Income: -$116,965
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,289,802 | $4,406,767 | $4,558,729 |
| Revenue | $248,381 | $116,326 | $37,633 |
| Expenses | $365,346 | $263,615 | $395,580 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $361,428 | $259,165 | $388,929 |
| Net Investment Income | $146,410 | $112,576 | $83,537 |
| Distributable Amount | $46,563 | $215,017 | $240,850 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, PRES., CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| PETER JAMES JOHNSON JR | DIRECTOR, VICE-PRES, SECR | 2 | — |
| VERONICA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BLANCHE A JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, ASST SECR | 1 | — |
| VERONICA F JOHNSON | DIRECTOR, ASST SECR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 917-539-5548
- EIN: 13-3696561
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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