The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family is a private foundation based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships and program support, including awards to Minnesota organizations and recipients in other states.
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family at a glance
In short: The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family gave $628K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in Minnesota. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $628,250
- +113.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,354
- +78.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $12,384,450
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (75% 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 Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1999 Shepard Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55116-3210
Phone: (651) 649-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($200K). Together the top 10 received $623K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 73 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Minnesota recipients received 75% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina 8%, Ohio 8%, Florida 5%, and Virginia 3%. The 2025 grants also included awards to organizations in California, New Mexico, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $294K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $628K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Program Support | $200,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Courage Coalition Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| E4E Relief LLC Charlotte, NC | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Oxford, OH | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Longleaf Animal Sanctuary Orlando, FL | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Israel Relief Fund Henrico, VA | Program Support | $18,000 |
| Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation New Brighton, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Theatre Company and School Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley Napa, CA | Program Support | $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 | $12,384,450 | $1,679,472 | $824,280 | $628,250 | 12 | $633,641 | $1,174,833 | $794,437 |
| 2024 | $11,534,069 | $2,048,672 | $460,796 | $293,750 | 10 | $298,193 | $1,540,069 | $692,551 |
| 2023 | $9,946,193 | $671,757 | $693,340 | $677,750 | 12 | $682,500 | $550,917 | $630,870 |
| 2022 | $9,967,776 | $380,549 | $1,164,346 | $1,089,950 | 18 | $1,092,272 | $137,477 | $667,780 |
| 2021 | $10,751,573 | $1,513,435 | $936,076 | $847,550 | 21 | — | $955,034 | $683,187 |
| 2020 | $10,185,506 | $824,073 | $663,121 | $606,360 | 24 | — | $772,930 | $606,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family reported a distributable amount of $794K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $200,000 for scholarships to the University of Minnesota Foundation and program support for organizations including Mayo Clinic, Courage Coalition, E4E Relief, and Longleaf Animal Sanctuary.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Mayo Clinic says it works to advance health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. The University of Minnesota Foundation says its purpose is to support the University of Minnesota. E4E Relief says it helps companies and individuals respond to crises. Longleaf Animal Sanctuary says it rescues and rehabilitates farm animals. The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation says it advances policing and police-community relations in Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $628,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median grant of $24,000. The largest awards were $200,000 to Mayo Clinic for program support and $200,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for scholarships. Other grants included $50,000 each to Courage Coalition, E4E Relief, and Trustees of Boston University, all for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd Johnson as president/treasurer, Michael Johnson as vice president/secretary, and Robin Johnson as assistant treasurer.
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family is led by Todd Johnson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Johnson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johnson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Johnson
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family
How much does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family give each year?
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family gave $628K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $294K across 10 grants.
What is The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's typical grant size?
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's median grant in 2025 was $24,000, and its average grant was $52,354, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family that year got $58K on average.
Where does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family give grants?
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family gives mostly in Minnesota: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (8%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's largest grantees?
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family's largest 2025 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($200,000), University of Minnesota Foundation ($200,000) and Courage Coalition ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family?
The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $794K (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 Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $200,000 for scholarships to the University of Minnesota Foundation and program support for organizations including Mayo Clinic, Courage Coalition, E4E Relief, and Longleaf Animal Sanctuary. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does The Lynn and Gloria Johnson Family 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.
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 February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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