Theodore R and Vivian M
Theodore R and Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Florida. Its mission is to help people prepare for and obtain a college degree.
Theodore R and Vivian M at a glance
In short: Theodore R and Vivian M gave $9.6M across 91 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), top state Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,607,955
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,582
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,520
- Total assets
- $202,800,670
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (9 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Theodore R and Vivian M
- How to Apply
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The Foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing describes an application process involving a typewritten letter detailing the educational purpose for which funds would be used and the ultimate beneficiaries. Awards are provided to institutions for educational-related purposes.
- Review Cycle
- Varies by grantee.
- Deadline
- Varies by grantee.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Sharon Wood
Mailing address: One N Clematis Street Suite 307, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 659-2005
Email: wood@jsf.bz
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Theodore R and Vivian M
JSF People with Disabilities Grant
Theodore R and Vivian M
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program
Theodore R and Vivian M
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
JSF Scholarships for Economically Disadvantaged Students Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Theodore R and Vivian M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarship America ($805K). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 29 grants to individuals ($3,346,270), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
436 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 436 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Florida accounted for 37% of grant dollars, Minnesota 10%, Washington, DC 8%, and California 5%. Its programs also serve Indigenous students in Canada and the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theodore R and Vivian M open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 63 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $172K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $32K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.4M (2020) to $11.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 91 grants totaling $9.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,252,718 |
| Scholarship America Edina, MN | Educational Grant | $805,000 |
| Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind St Augustine, FL | Educational Grant | $595,000 |
| Gallaudet University New Washington, DC | Educational Grant | $595,000 |
| State University System of Florida Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Educational Grant | $560,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL | Educational Grant | $435,000 |
| Martin Family Initiative | Educational Grant | $299,075 |
| United Tribes Technical College Bismarck, ND | Educational Grant | $250,000 |
| College for Kids Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Educational Grant | $240,000 |
| Native Forward Scholars Fund Albuquerque, NM | Educational Grant | $201,000 |
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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 | $202,800,670 | $18,682,747 | $16,630,818 | $9,607,955 | 91 | $11,843,190 | $28,604,801 | $12,664,625 |
| 2023 | $200,748,741 | $22,582,585 | $16,917,375 | $10,672,291 | 89 | $12,779,855 | $20,307,153 | $11,819,669 |
| 2022 | $195,083,531 | $247,796 | $17,425,831 | $11,204,758 | 95 | $13,241,652 | $3,259,021 | $12,748,854 |
| 2021 | $212,261,566 | $28,679,012 | $14,259,123 | $9,026,214 | 87 | $10,799,644 | $25,217,306 | $13,227,477 |
| 2020 | $197,841,677 | $7,841,898 | $13,717,289 | $8,370,253 | 74 | — | $4,108,052 | $10,744,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore R and Vivian M reported a distributable amount of $12.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated strategy is to support organizations that help students overcome barriers to education and employment. Its programs include support for scholarships, mentoring, tutoring, internships, and organizational capacity building. Its Indigenous Peoples program focuses on entrepreneurship and business education, while its disability-related grants include scholarships and support for education and employment.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Bridges from School to Work says its mission is to transform the lives of young adults with disabilities through the power of a job. United Tribes Technical College describes its mission as providing post-secondary education and training for Indigenous nations. Landmark College describes itself as a post-secondary institution serving students with learning differences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 91 grants totaling $9,607,955. Grants ranged from $250 to $955,000, with a median grant of $29,520.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $955,000 to an individual recipient Atlantic University, $805,000 to Scholarship America, $595,000 each to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind and Gallaudet University, and $560,000 to the State University System of Florida Foundation. Other grants included $323,253 to Fort Lewis College Foundation, $250,000 to Bridges from School to Work, and $250,000 to United Tribes Technical College. College for Kids received $240,000, Native Forward Scholars Fund received $201,000, and Landmark College received $200,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Krause as CEO and director; Thomas A. Pence Jr. as CFO; R. Malcolm Macleod as board chair and director; Sherry Salway Black as board vice chair and director; and Bea Awoniyi as treasurer and director. Other directors listed were David Blaikie, Mike J. Miller, Bill J. Corwin, Angelique Albert, and Richard Krause.
The Foundation’s history page says Macleod retired as board chair in 2025 and Bill Corwin became board chair in 2026. It also states that Robert Krause was named CEO in 2020.
Theodore R and Vivian M is led by Robert Krause, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; all 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Krause
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $375K (2024)
R. Malcolm Macleod
Board Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$295K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Bea Awoniyi
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Bill J. Corwin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
David Blaikie
Consultant & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Mike J. Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Richard Krause
Director
CFO → Former CFO, 2023
Former CFO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Sherry Salway Black
Board Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Angelique Albert
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Thomas A. Pence Jr.
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hugh Brown (2020–2022) — Secretary, Consultant & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $375K, to Robert Krause (CEO/Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theodore R and Vivian M
How much does Theodore R and Vivian M give each year?
Theodore R and Vivian M gave $9.6M across 91 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.7M across 89 grants.
What is Theodore R and Vivian M's typical grant size?
Theodore R and Vivian M's median grant in 2024 was $29,520, and its average grant was $105,582, across 91 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theodore R and Vivian M that year got $38K on average.
Where does Theodore R and Vivian M give grants?
Theodore R and Vivian M's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (10%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Anchorage, AK (3 grants) and Tampa, FL (3 grants).
Does Theodore R and Vivian M give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 91 grants with a stated purpose on Theodore R and Vivian M's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grant" (90 grants).
Who are Theodore R and Vivian M's largest grantees?
Theodore R and Vivian M's largest 2024 grantees include Scholarship America ($805,000), Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind ($595,000) and Gallaudet University ($595,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 29 grants to individuals ($3,346,270), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore R and Vivian M?
Theodore R and Vivian M reported $202.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.7M (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 Theodore R and Vivian M fund?
The Foundation’s stated strategy is to support organizations that help students overcome barriers to education and employment. Its programs include support for scholarships, mentoring, tutoring, internships, and organizational capacity building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore R and Vivian M?
The Foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Theodore R and Vivian M's EIN?
Theodore R and Vivian M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1613890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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