The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson is a private foundation based in Zeeland, Michigan. In 2025, it gave $2,754,350 through 60 grants, largely to Michigan organizations; listed grantees work in areas including health care, education, neighborhood revitalization, homelessness services, and Christian ministry.
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson at a glance
In short: The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson gave $2.8M across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Michigan. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,754,350
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,906
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $75,322,421
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (9 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% 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 Lloyd and Mabel Johnson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Pine St Suite 150, Zeeland, MI 49464
Phone: (616) 229-1893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Medical Clinic ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
291 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 291 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan recipients received 96% of grant dollars. The reported shares for other recipient states were Texas 2%, Florida 1%, Wisconsin 1%, and Indiana 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 60 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $32K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.6M (2024) to $3.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Medical Clinic Ypsilanti, MI | Operations | $200,000 |
| Life Remodeled Detroit, MI | Operations | $200,000 |
| Westside Christian Academy Detroit, MI | Operations | $140,000 |
| Moody Theological Seminary Plymouth, MI | Operations | $130,000 |
| Active Faith Comm Services South Lyon, MI | Operations | $100,000 |
| Central Detroit Christian CDC Detroit, MI | Operations | $100,000 |
| Keys for Kids Grand Rapids, MI | Operations | $100,000 |
| Life Builders Detroit, MI | Operations | $100,000 |
| Pope Francis Center Detroit, MI | Operations | $100,000 |
| Yankee Air Museum Ann Arbor, MI | Operations | $100,000 |
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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 | $75,322,421 | $3,304,913 | $3,500,354 | $2,754,350 | 60 | $3,283,501 | $3,127,880 | $3,465,916 |
| 2024 | $70,826,926 | $2,823,384 | $3,316,452 | $2,594,830 | 53 | $3,115,196 | $2,663,292 | $3,285,001 |
| 2023 | $62,625,955 | $2,610,343 | $3,492,168 | $2,829,715 | 56 | $3,317,939 | $2,460,114 | $3,094,457 |
| 2022 | $59,445,597 | $1,877,830 | $3,576,816 | $2,935,876 | 58 | $3,384,113 | $1,709,127 | $3,305,338 |
| 2021 | $70,482,907 | $2,004,949 | $3,611,370 | $2,990,804 | 64 | — | $1,842,498 | $3,842,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson reported a distributable amount of $3.5M 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 described as Christian, with a focus on reducing human suffering and enriching quality of life through health and education services and Christian ministries.
Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Hope Medical Clinic describes its work as providing comprehensive health care for medically indigent people and other services aimed at meeting basic needs. Life Remodeled says it brings communities and organizations together to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods equitably and sustainably. Westside Christian Academy describes its work as providing a holistic, Christ-centered education. Pope Francis Center says it provides transformational solutions for people experiencing homelessness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $2,754,350. Awards ranged from $850 to $200,000, with a median grant of $27,500. Among the largest grants were $200,000 each to Hope Medical Clinic and Life Remodeled; $140,000 to Westside Christian Academy; and $100,000 each to Active Faith Comm Services, Central Detroit Christian CDC, Keys for Kids, Life Builders, Pope Francis Center, and Yankee Air Museum. The listed purposes for these grants were operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gordon Kummer as president; Linda Kummer as director; Catherine Kalman and Anna Miller as trustees; Karen Townsley as grants manager; Daniel Miller as executive director; and Brian Townsley as trustee.
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson is led by Daniel Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $181K (2025)
Gordon Kummer
President
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$76K (2021) → $96K (2025)
Anna Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Brian Townsley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$3K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Catherine Kalman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Linda Kummer
Director
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Karen Townsley
Grants Manager
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $143K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $181K, to Daniel Miller (Exec Direct). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson
How much does The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson give each year?
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson gave $2.8M across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 53 grants.
What is The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's typical grant size?
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $45,906, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson give grants?
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (9 grants), Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants), Zeeland, MI (4 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Does The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (58 grants).
Who are The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's largest grantees?
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Medical Clinic ($200,000), Life Remodeled ($200,000) and Westside Christian Academy ($140,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson?
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson reported $75.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson fund?
The foundation’s mission is described as Christian, with a focus on reducing human suffering and enriching quality of life through health and education services and Christian ministries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's EIN?
The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3009032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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