Carl W Johnson Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4438839 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUSAN J OLLWEILER EXEC DIR CARL W J |
|---|---|
| Address | 2049 CENTURY PARK EAST 1400, LOS ANGELES CA 90067 |
| Phone | 3236342400 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND MUST INCLDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE. ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE MOST RECENT FORM 990/ 990PF, BUDGET, 501(C)(3) LETTER AND LIST OF MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION CONCENTRATES ITS SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE AND AIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION DIRECTS THE MAJORITY OF ITS SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $80,000 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | E St Street, CA | General | $50,000 |
| The Painted Turtle | Santa Monica, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Observatory (Griffith Observatory Foundation) | Los Angeles, CA | General | $30,000 |
| City of Hope | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Hollenbeck Palms | Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| The Achievable Foundation | Culver City, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Habilitation House | Long Beach, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Seal Beach Swim Club | Seal Beach, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Taking the Reins | Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $450,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $520,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $405,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602609349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4438839
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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