Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - over $3,500

The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation offers grants over $3,500 to nonprofits and public entities aiming to enhance community welfare, arts, education, economic development, and environmental stewardship. Louis Counties. Eligible applicants must have a 501(c)(3) designation or work with a fiscal sponsor. The foundation does not fund private foundations or projects for election campaigns or direct religious purposes.

NOTE: To begin the inquiry process, applicants must contact the Foundation to determine if the proposed project is consistent with the Foundation’s goals and interests. Please call or email us about your proposed project.
About the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation
Johnson Foundation expands opportunities for people and communities on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Since establishing formal operations in 2007, the Foundation has awarded more than $18M in grants and $1M in scholarships.
Social Welfare
To support the health and well-being of all members of the community and to support activities that promote healthy youth development.
Arts and Culture
To support activities that contribute to the creation and development of a healthy and vibrant arts community including new and traditional forms of the visual, performing and interdisciplinary arts.
Education
To support activities that contribute to the development and advancement of quality educational and training opportunities, and to promote opportunities for life-long learning.
Community and Economic Development
To enhance the economic and social well-being of all residents and to support opportunities for economic self-sufficiency, particularly for individuals and families with low incomes.
Environment
To support educational programs that promote respect for the natural environment and encourage efforts to maintain quality air, water and land resources for future generations.

Eligibility

Organizations applying for grants must be designated as one of the following:Nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) designation by the IRSA public entity such as a school district, local unit of government, or Native NationAn organization working with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving as the fiscal sponsorOrganizations must be located in or providing services to residents within Cook, Lake, and Southern St. Louis Counties (Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown areas), and the Grand Portage Native nation.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make grants to private foundations, businesses, or individuals.Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation grants may not be used for election campaigns, lobbying activities, or direct religious purposes.