The Richard & Althea Johanson Family
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family is a private foundation, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $74K.
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family at a glance
In short: The Richard & Althea Johanson Family gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +157.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,070,490
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard & Althea Johanson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno State Foundation ($50K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Richard & Althea Johanson Family gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno State Foundation Fresno, CA | Ongoing Campaign | $50,000 |
| Valley Caregiver Resource Center Fresno, CA | Ongoing Campaign | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,070,490 | $69,853 | $82,462 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $74,245 | $100,073 |
| 2023 | $1,946,979 | $69,897 | $88,360 | $70,000 | 6 | $70,000 | $69,897 | $91,838 |
| 2022 | $1,868,461 | $1,254,904 | $37,211 | $25,000 | 6 | $25,000 | $43,426 | $53,878 |
| 2021 | $747,548 | $770 | $41,713 | $36,000 | 7 | $36,000 | $770 | $33,466 |
| 2020 | $625,509 | $15,886 | $32,668 | $29,050 | 10 | — | $11,952 | $24,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard & Althea Johanson Family reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family is led by Richard A. Johanson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard A. Johanson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gale Ann Johanson Gomes
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice L. Spicer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry P. Johanson
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Roush
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Richard & Althea Johanson Family
How much does The Richard & Althea Johanson Family give each year?
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 6 grants.
How large is The Richard & Althea Johanson Family?
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (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.
Where does The Richard & Althea Johanson Family operate?
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family has awarded grants in California.
What is The Richard & Althea Johanson Family's EIN?
The Richard & Althea Johanson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2411742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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