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Johnson Family Foundation

Historical Funder

Shawnee Mission, Kansas · EIN 20-7203381 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$61K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$678K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $8,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactROBERT H OR DIANE K JOHNSON
Address2400 DRURY LANE, SHAWNEE MISSION KS 66208
Phone8162922000
Form and materialsAPPLICATION FORM NOT REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT A CHARITY RECIPIENT PREPARE A PROPOSAL SETTING FORTH THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS AND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHARITY. THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO AUTHORIZE THE RECOVERY OR RETURN OF FUNDS THAT ARE NOT USED PROPERLY.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsALL RECIPIENTS WILL BE 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ENTITIES AND THERE WILL BE NO RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE RECIPIENTS AND THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION WILL REQUIRE ALL CHARITIES TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANTS AND GIVE AN ANNUAL REPORT AS TO THE USE OF THE FUNDS AND THE STATUS OF ANY ON-GOING PROJECTS. IF NECESSARY, THE FOUNDATION WILL REQUIRE UPDATED BUDGET INFORMATION OR ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO ENSURE THE FUNDS ARE BEING USED PROPERLY.

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.

  • Arts & Culture2

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Kansas.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
American Red CrossKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$20,000
University of MissouriColumbia, MOCharitable contribution$14,440
Palmyra R1 School DistrictPalmyra, MOCharitable contribution$8,000
Boca Grande Health Clinic FoundationBoca Grande, FLCharitable contribution$5,000
Nelson Gallery FoundationKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$3,500
Rose Brooks CenterKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$2,500
United WayKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$2,500
The Jewel BallKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$1,750
Junior League of Kansas CityKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$1,500
Jf Library FoundationBoca Grande, FLCharitable contribution$1,000
Rally for RhyanColumbia, MOCharitable contribution$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$61,19011
2024$129,79316
2023$88,04320

Sources

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