The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Green, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 60 grants totaling $176,000 to charitable organizations, with 76% of grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc gave $176K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,000
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,933
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,867,430
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (10 of 59, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (76% 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-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 528, Green, OH 44232
Phone: (330) 697-8230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Career Apprenticeship & Mentoring Program (CAMP) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
320 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 320 grants of 320 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients. The remaining reported shares went to Arizona (10%), New Jersey (4%), Texas (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 59 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2023) to $176K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Apprenticeship & Mentoring Program (CAMP) Canton, OH | Donation | $20,000 |
| National First Ladies Library & Museum Canton, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| 261 Fearless Inc Flanders, NJ | Donation | $7,500 |
| Arts In Stark Canton, OH | Donation | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Akron, OH | Donation | $7,500 |
| Akron Area YMCA Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Food Bank Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Akron Marathon Sustainability Fund (at ACF) Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Care Carefree, AZ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,867,430 | $313,565 | $176,604 | $176,000 | 60 | $176,404 | $313,365 | $176,216 |
| 2024 | $2,730,469 | $97,332 | $164,516 | $162,000 | 64 | $162,400 | $97,132 | $162,783 |
| 2023 | $2,797,653 | $232,200 | $152,394 | $145,000 | 66 | $145,406 | $232,000 | $146,990 |
| 2022 | $2,717,847 | $326,385 | $176,279 | $173,200 | 66 | $173,625 | $326,185 | $172,869 |
| 2021 | $2,567,741 | $163,833 | $165,380 | $162,000 | 64 | — | $163,583 | $164,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $176K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, hunger relief, housing, and community programs. For example, the National First Ladies Library says its mission is to educate the public about the contributions of America’s First Ladies. Arts in Stark describes its work as using the arts to advance community goals related to economic development, tourism, well-being, and education. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank says it works to help people experience healthy, hunger-free lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $176,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to the Career Apprenticeship & Mentoring Program (CAMP), $10,000 to the National First Ladies Library & Museum, and $7,500 each to 261 Fearless Inc, Arts in Stark, and Planned Parenthood.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Kazar, Melissa Johnson, Michael Paschke, David Rubens, and Julia Kazar as directors.
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Rubens
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Kazar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Paschke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kazar
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc gave $176K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $162K across 64 grants.
What is The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,933, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (17 grants), Canton, OH (10 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and North Canton, OH (3 grants).
Does The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (49 grants).
Who are The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Career Apprenticeship & Mentoring Program (CAMP) ($20,000), National First Ladies Library & Museum ($10,000) and 261 Fearless Inc ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, hunger relief, housing, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8080274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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