The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1990, based in Zeeland, Michigan. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a Christian mission focused on reducing human suffering and enriching quality of life through health, education, and Christian ministry services.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$75.3M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
60
+13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-6.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The foundation's Christian mission is to help reduce human suffering and enrich quality of life through health and education services as well as Christian ministries, primarily in Southeast and Southwest Michigan.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Faith-based and Christian organizations
- Housing and supportive services
- Health and medical services
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $500 to $550,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Southeast Michigan
- Southwest Michigan
- Michigan (general)
- Wisconsin
- Texas
Specific communities served include Ypsilanti, Michigan and Brighton, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2025:
- Total Assets: $75,322,421
- Total Revenues: $3,304,913
- Total Expenses: $3,500,354
- Total Liabilities: $10,800
- Total Giving: $2,754,350
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $70.8 million
- Total Revenues: $2.82 million
- Total Expenses: $3.32 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $75,322,421 | $70,826,926 | $62,625,955 |
| Revenue | $3,304,913 | $2,823,384 | $2,610,343 |
| Expenses | $3,500,354 | $3,316,452 | $3,492,168 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,283,501 | $3,115,196 | $3,317,939 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,127,880 | $2,663,292 | $2,460,114 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,465,916 | $3,285,001 | $3,094,457 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Daniel Miller: Executive Director
- Gordon Kummer: President
- Karen Townsley: Grants Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GORDON KUMMER | PRESIDENT | 25 | $96,162 |
| LINDA KUMMER | DIRECTOR | — | $2,400 |
| CATHERINE KALMAN | TRUSTEE | — | $2,400 |
| KAREN TOWNSLEY | GRANTS MGR | 32 | $142,662 |
| ANNA MILLER | TRUSTEE | — | $2,400 |
| DANIEL MILLER | EXEC DIRECT | 40 | $180,774 |
| BRIAN TOWNSLEY | TRUSTEE | — | $3,600 |
Contact Information
Address: 100 Pine St Ste 150 Zeeland, MI 49464-2605
Telephone: 616-229-1893
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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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