Johnson Family Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyRacine, Wisconsin · EIN 36-7092273 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.5M
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$67.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,750 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prairie School Inc | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $1,467,500 |
| The Exuma Foundation | Mayfield Heights, WI | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| The Johnson Foundation Inc | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| The Prairie School Inc | Racine, WI | Scholarship fund | $350,000 |
| Journey to Living Free | Racine, WI | Program support | $300,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Racine, WI | Organ project | $70,677 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Town of Cable | Cable, WI | Cable forward | $49,000 |
| Leahs Hopes and Dreams Organization | Mooresville, NC | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Center City, MN | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cable Natural History Museum Inc | Cable, WI | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Katie Flowers Endowment Inc | Cable, WI | Forest lodge public library | $25,000 |
| Racine Zoological Society | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Volunteer Center of Racine Inc | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha Inc | Kenosha, WI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Minnesota Wild Foundation | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Racine County Project Emergency Inc | Racine, WI | Racine county food bank | $20,000 |
| River Bend Nature Center Inc | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| International School of Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| After the Races | Elkton, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Conservancy | Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation Incorporated | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cocos Heart Dog Rescue | Somerset, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Virginia Beach Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| React19 Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Huntington Inc | Huntington, WV | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Exuma Foundation | Mayfield Heights, WI | Projectors | $5,000 |
| Lees Friends | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hospitality Center Inc | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Racine Fire Bells Incorporated | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Water Org Inc | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Woof Gang Rescue | Racine, WI | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Namakagon Volunteer Fire Department | Cable, WI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Town of Cable | Cable, WI | Cable fire department | $1,000 |
| Town of Drummond | Drummond, WI | Drummond fire & rescue | $1,000 |
| Town of Grand View | Grand View, WI | Grand view fire department | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,523,677 | 47 |
| 2024 | $2,034,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $1,461,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621699349100422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7092273
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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