The VCJ Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 in Minnesota. The foundation is currently based in Fountain Hills, Arizona, with an additional office location in Bloomington, Minnesota. It operates as a family foundation focused on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$479K
+17.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
-21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+50.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Youth Services and Youth Programs
- Child Welfare
- Employment and Training
- Higher Education
The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, with total giving of $478,500. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $75,000.
Review Cycle
September 30.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Minnesota
- Arizona
- California
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,815,403
- Total Revenues: $632,125
- Total Expenses: $508,599
- Total Giving: $478,500
- Investment Income and Dividends: $632,125
Year-over-Year Growth: Investment income increased 2.1% from 2023 ($618,847) to 2024 ($632,125).
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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
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fountain Hills Pto ($75,000), Youth Frontiers ($50,000), Resurge International ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JUNIOR ACHIEVMENT OF ARIZONA TEMPE, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| YOUTH FRONTIERS MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE-COACHING MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| YMCA SILICON VALLEY SANTA CLARA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS -SOPHIES SCHOL ATHERTON, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FOUNTAIN HIL FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| FOUNTAIN HILLS PTO FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| FH EXTENDED HANDS FOOD BANK FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PENINSUL MENLO PARK, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| FOUNTAIN HILLS SOCCER CLUB FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Verne C. Johnson – Founder/Donor, President
- Diane C. Flynn – Trustee
- Carol A. Johnson – Trustee
- Dwight L. Johnson – Trustee
- Ronald B. Johnson – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT JOHNSON | Trustee/PRESIDE | 5 | — |
| RONALD JOHNSON | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| DIANE FLYNN | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Arizona Office:
- Address: 16117 E Ridgestone Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-1510
- Telephone: 480-220-1637
Minnesota Office:
- Address: 8301 Creekside Circle, No. 920, Bloomington, MN 55437-3856
- Telephone: (952) 835-4549
EIN: 41-1876872
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vcj Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Human Services • Youth Services and Youth Programs • Child Welfare • Employment and Training • Higher Education The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.
How do I apply for a grant from Vcj Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, with total giving of $478,500. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $75,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Fountain Hills PTO: $75,000 (General Support) • Youth Frontiers: $50,000 (General Support) • Burn Rescue: $50,000 (General Support) • Foster Your Future: $25,000 (General Support) **Application Process:** Initial approach by letter. Application deadline: September 30.
Where does Vcj Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Minnesota • Arizona • California
What size grants does Vcj Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Vcj Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $479K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vcj Family Foundation's EIN?
Vcj Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1876872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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