The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family

SAINT PAUL, MN EIN: 41-1407595

The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1980 and located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on grantmaking to support educational and community initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$294K

-56.7% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$29K

-48.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds scholarships and program support. Key funding areas include:

Educational scholarships
Jewish community and cultural programs
Program support for community organizations

Recent grantees demonstrate a focus on higher education scholarships and Jewish community initiatives.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$7,500 to $200,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in Minnesota, with a particular emphasis on the Saint Paul area and statewide educational institutions.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $3.3M (93%)

Tennessee $65K (2%)

Wisconsin $58K (2%)

Arizona $23K (1%)

New Mexico $20K (1%)

California $13K (0%)

Illinois $12K (0%)

New York $10K (0%)

+9 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Iowa Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri North Dakota New Mexico New York Pennsylvania South Dakota Tennessee Virginia Wisconsin West Virginia

Cities

ALBUQUERQUECAMBRIDGECEDAR FALLSCHICAGODULUTHEAGANFARGOJAMESTOWNKANSAS CITYLOOKOUTLOS ANGELESMAPLEWOODMILWAUKEEMINNEAPOLISNAPANEEDHAMNEW BRIGHTONNEW YORKRIVER FALLSSAINT PAUL

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total assets: $11,534,069
Total revenues: $2,048,672
Total expenses: $460,796
Total liabilities: $0
Number of employees: 0

Historical Assets (2023):

Total assets: $16,000,000 (approximately)

The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity with no outstanding liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

85 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Minnesota Foundation ($200,000), The Jewish Federation of Greater St Paul ($50,000), Chabad Student Center at U of M ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY EAGAN, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
CHABAD STUDENT CENTER AT U OF M MINNEAPOLIS, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ST PAUL ST PAUL, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000
MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE FOUNDATION NEW BRIGHTON, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC NEW YORK, NY	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
PMC JIMMY FUND NEEDHAM, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$250
SIX POINTS THEATER ST PAUL, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,500
THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER ST PAUL ST PAUL, MN	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN	SCHOLARSHIPS	$200,000
WINGS FOR LIFE USA ALBUQUERQUE, NM	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by family members serving in governance roles:

Todd Johnson – President/Treasurer
Michael Johnson – Vice President/Secretary
Robin Johnson – Assistant Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TODD JOHNSON	PRESIDENT/TREASURER	0.5	—
MICHAEL JOHNSON	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	0.5	—
ROBIN JOHNSON	ASSISTANT TREASURER	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family fund?

The foundation primarily funds scholarships and program support. Key funding areas include: • Educational scholarships • Jewish community and cultural programs • Program support for community organizations Recent grantees demonstrate a focus on higher education scholarships and Jewish community initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family?

**Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $293,750 • Number of grants: 24 • Grant range: $7,500 to $200,000 **Recent Notable Grants:** • University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF): $200,000 for scholarships • The United Jewish Fund and Council St Paul Jewish Federation: $50,000 for program support • Pef Israel Endowment Funds: $10,000 for program support **Financial Trends:** • Total grants and contributions increased significantly from $110,000 (2023) to $350,000 (2024), representing a 218.2% i…

Where does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in Minnesota, with a particular emphasis on the Saint Paul area and statewide educational institutions.

What size grants does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family award?

In 2024, The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family awarded 10 grants totaling $294K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's EIN?

The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1407595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.