The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $481K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $170K.
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation gave $170K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,000
- +75.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,500
- +75.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $481,162
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (85% 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 Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orangewood Foundation ($75K). Together the top 4 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2024) to $170K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | General Contribution | $75,000 |
| The Shea Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | Aquarium Dive Team | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481,162 | $164,568 | $171,875 | $170,000 | 4 | $171,425 | $13,583 |
| 2024 | $323,927 | $151,512 | $99,057 | $97,000 | 4 | $98,607 | $12,029 |
| 2023 | $271,472 | $147,208 | $124,200 | $122,000 | 5 | $123,600 | $10,329 |
| 2022 | $248,464 | $163,211 | $144,341 | $142,000 | 4 | $143,591 | $8,540 |
| 2021 | $229,594 | $147,978 | $162,284 | $160,000 | 3 | $161,534 | $10,921 |
| 2020 | $243,900 | $130,845 | $102,306 | $100,000 | 4 | — | $8,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation is led by Kenneth L. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth L. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Lynn Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Jonhson
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debra L. Johnson (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation
How much does The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation give each year?
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation gave $170K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 4 grants.
What is The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $42,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation give grants?
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (15%).
Does The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation?
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation reported $481K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation's EIN?
The Ken and Debbie Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3659817. 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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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