Violet M Johnson Family Foundation
The Violet M Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 10 organizations totaling $1,751,000, with each grant designated for general support.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Violet M Johnson Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $175K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,751,000
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $175,100
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $5,035,168
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Violet M Johnson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Violet M Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding San Diego ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 27 grants of 45 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (49%), Colorado (23%), Massachusetts (14%), Wisconsin (13%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Violet M Johnson Family Foundation gives
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding San Diego Sandiego, CA | General Support | $400,000 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Clearwater Camp Foundation Minocqua, WI | General Support | $225,000 |
| Hope House Colorado Arvada, CO | General Support | $205,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation San Diego, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Nourish Meals on Wheels Centennial, CO | General Support | $126,000 |
| CASA of San Mateo County Redwood City, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Be the Gift Inc Loveland, CO | General Support | $75,000 |
| Donorschoose Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,035,168 | $1,071,639 | $1,844,462 | $1,751,000 | 10 | $1,792,661 | $1,019,838 | $1,807,606 |
| 2024 | $5,808,388 | $969,091 | $1,682,114 | $1,555,000 | 10 | $1,601,136 | $920,253 | $1,796,825 |
| 2023 | $6,495,951 | $6,757,755 | $1,962,045 | $1,755,000 | 11 | $1,793,375 | $6,713,274 | $1,634,455 |
| 2022 | $1,700,241 | $2,636,905 | $1,725,243 | $1,675,000 | 13 | $1,682,651 | $2,595,911 | $1,726,462 |
| 2021 | $788,579 | $739,408 | $1,110,333 | $1,050,000 | 1 | — | $696,274 | $1,734,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Violet M Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 grantees include organizations working in hunger relief, children’s health, senior services, youth advocacy, and camping. Feeding San Diego describes its mission as connecting people facing hunger with nutritious meals through food rescue, direct service, and community partnerships. Nourish Meals on Wheels says it provides nutritious meals and services to promote dignity, well-being, and independence for seniors and others in South Metro Denver. CASA of San Mateo County says it recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who advocate for young people in the child welfare or juvenile justice system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $1,751,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $400,000, and the median grant was $175,000. All 10 listed grants were for general support. The largest awards included $400,000 to Feeding San Diego, $250,000 to Northeastern University, $225,000 to Clearwater Camp Foundation, $205,000 to Hope House Colorado, and $200,000 to Scripps Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kaitlin Halverstadt as president. It lists Loren T Halverstadt Jr, Alyssa Miller, Nicholas Miller, and Ann Halverstadt as directors.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation is led by Kaitlin Halverstadt, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kaitlin Halverstadt
President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren T. Halverstadt Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Halverstadt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas Halverstadt (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Miller (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Violet M Johnson Family Foundation
How much does Violet M Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 10 grants.
What is Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $175,000, and its average grant was $175,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Violet M Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sandiego, CA (2 grants).
Does Violet M Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding San Diego ($400,000), Northeastern University ($250,000) and Clearwater Camp Foundation ($225,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Violet M Johnson Family Foundation?
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Violet M Johnson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in hunger relief, children’s health, senior services, youth advocacy, and camping. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Violet M Johnson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0128534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Violet M Johnson Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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