VCJ Family Foundation
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.
Key facts about VCJ Family Foundation
- EIN
- 41-1876872
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $710,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $28,400
- Median grant
- $22,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Initial approach by letter. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who VCJ Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for VCJ Family Foundation's 25 itemized 2025 grants were California (54%), Arizona (35%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fountain Hills, AZ (7 grants), Menlo Park, CA (3 grants), Solana Beach, CA (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is VCJ Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$710K
+48.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
+38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+6.8% 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
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
Share of all 25 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
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).
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include National Football Foundation ($100,000), Become New ($60,000), Youth Frontiers ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION Milpitas, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| BECOME NEW Solana Beach, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| YOUTH FRONTIERS Minneapolis, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| RESURGE INTERNATIONAL Sunnyvale, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Phoenix, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| THE CENTER FOR BECOMING Solana Beach, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| MENLO CHURCH Menlo Park, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FOUNTAIN HIL Fountain Hills, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FH EXTENDED HANDS FOOD BANK Fountain Hills, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FOUNTAIN HILLS PTO Fountain Hills, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS 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?
Initial approach by letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2025, VCJ Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $710K — an average of about $28K 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 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.