Johnson Controls Foundation Grants

The Johnson Controls Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable communities. Since 1952, the Foundation has contributed over $77 million to U.S. charities, emphasizing initiatives in education, health, and environmental protection. Eligible organizations should align with the Foundation’s priorities and demonstrate community impact, particularly in areas with a strong Johnson Controls presence. Each year, approximately $7 million is distributed to support these vital programs.

Commitment to Philanthropy
Since 1952, the company has regularly contributed to the Johnson Controls Foundation to ensure robust philanthropic support for the community. In the last ten years, Johnson Controls Foundation has provided more than $77 million to support U.S. charitable organizations.
The Johnson Controls Foundation operates in the United States and supports smart, healthy and sustainable tomorrows through its philanthropic giving. The Foundation is a separate entity than Johnson Controls and has its own board of directors.
Each year, the Johnson Controls Foundation provides approximately $7 million to support nonprofit organizations. The Foundation is a separate entity than Johnson Controls and has its own board of directors.
Might my organization be eligible for a Johnson Controls Foundation Grant?
The Foundation accepts grant requests from organizations whose mission and programming align with Johnson Controls Foundation’s giving priorities. Nonprofit organizations which do not have a history of Johnson Controls Foundation support are encouraged to take a self-assessment to determine likelihood of being considered for a grant.

Eligibility

Guidelines to be considered for a Johnson Controls Foundation grant:Nonprofit is requesting funding for programming that supports building smarter, healthier and more sustainable tomorrows and serves Milwaukee, another U.S. city with a strong Johnson Controls presence, or has a national or multi-community presence.
Smarter Tomorrows: Education, particularly in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math (STEAM)
Healthier Tomorrows: Health & safety, including housing and homeownership and economic mobility programs
More Sustainable Tomorrows: Environmental protection, preservation and related programs, including organizations that respond to natural disasters.
For nonprofits in Milwaukee, programs involving the West Lawn, Thurston Woods or Havenwoods neighborhoods are encouraged.
Nonprofit is well-established, with a board of directors representing leaders in a variety of disciplines.
A Johnson Controls leader or philanthropy team member has given guidance to the nonprofit that a grant request would be welcomed.

Ineligibility

The nonprofit is not a K-12 school, place of worship or sports organization.