The Johnson Foundation
The Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHARITON, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$55K
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-20.0% YoY
About The Johnson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHARITON, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Iowa ($11,623), University of Northern Iowa ($9,136), Simpson College ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND VIEW COLLEGE DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL FUND | $7,000 |
| IOWA COLLEGE FOUNDATION DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY, IA | GENERAL FUND | $11,623 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IA | GENERAL FUND | $9,136 |
| SIMPSON COLLEGE INDIANOLA, IA | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY AMES, IA | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| FAITH BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE ANKENY, IA | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWN GARTON | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| AARON GARTON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DANIELLE JOHNSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Johnson Foundation operate?
The Johnson Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does The Johnson Foundation award?
In 2024, The Johnson Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Johnson Foundation's EIN?
The Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6062888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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