Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson Family Foundation
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-2017579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$508K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRYAN JOHNSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 6141 NORTH SHERMAN DRIVE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 462205122 |
| Phone | 3172576178 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS NON PROFIT TAX-EXEMPT STATUS DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
76% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Relief and Development | Merrilfield, VA | Unrestricted Gift | $42,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $32,000 |
| HOME Inc | Orland, ME | Unrestricted Gift | $13,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | Sanibel, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $12,000 |
| Abolitionist Law Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted Gift | $11,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted Gift | $11,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | Lenexa, KS | Unrestricted Gift | $11,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $11,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted Gift | $11,000 |
| Arc of Benton Co | Corvallis, OR | Unrestricted Gift | $10,500 |
| Abuse Counseling & Treatment Center | Ft Myers, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough ESS | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Desert Cry Wildlife Inc | Queen Creek, AZ | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Pembroke Park, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| First Book | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | Boulder, CO | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Happy Hollow Childrens Camp | Indianapolis, IN | Unresticted Gift | $10,000 |
| Horizon House | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Indiana Youth Group Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Island Health and Wellness Foundation | Deer Isle, ME | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Jameson Camp | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| John Boner Neighborhood Center | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Little Rd Door Cancer Agency | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | Stonington, ME | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | Deer Isle, ME | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Providers of Western Queens | Woodside, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Native American Heritage Association | Black Hawk, SD | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Society of St Andrew | Big Island, VA | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| St Mary Child Care Center | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| The Treehouse (Orthodox Christian Ministries Inc) | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Deer IsleStonington High School | Deer Isle, ME | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | Annapolis Junction, MD | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $9,000 |
| Opera House Arts | Stonington, ME | General Operations | $9,000 |
| Partners for Peace | Bangor, ME | Unrestricted Gift | $9,000 |
| Stand for the Silent | Perkins, OK | Unrestricted Gift | $9,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | Gail Huecker Scholarship Fund | $9,000 |
| Waycross Episcopal Camp & Conference Center | Morgantown, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $9,000 |
| The Great Plains Transportation Museum | Wichita, KS | Unrestricted Gift | $9,000 |
| New Economy Project | New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $9,000 |
| John P Craine House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Gift | $6,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Charlestown, NH | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $507,500 | 46 |
| 2024 | $308,500 | 46 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2017579
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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