Johnson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 31-1542859 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$21.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners for Youth With Disabiities | Somerville, MA | General operating | $100,000 |
| Leadership Brainery | Boston, MA | General operating | $100,000 |
| MIT Office of Engineering Outreach - | Boston, MA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Spoonfuls Inc | Newton, MA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Break Through Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $55,000 |
| Camp Starfish Inc | Stow, MA | General operating | $53,500 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | Waltham, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Next One Up Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General operating | $50,000 |
| Families 1St Parenting Programs Inc | Watertown, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| More Than Words Inc | Waltham, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Missionsafe a New Beginning | Roxbury, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| May We Help | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $50,000 |
| Innovators for Purpose | Acton, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Uncornered Inc | Boston, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Welcome Project | Somerville, MA | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Loop Lab | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Critical Exposure | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $30,000 |
| Envisioning Access Inc | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hamilton Living Water Ministry Inc | Hamilton, OH | General operating | $25,800 |
| New Life Furniture Inc | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Bethesda, MD | General operating | $25,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Arts for Learning Massachusetts Inc | Boston, MA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Household Goods Inc | Acton, MA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Haley House Inc | Boston, MA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Inner City Youth Opportunities | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Be Concerned Inc | Covington, KY | General operating | $22,050 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,221,350 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,085,100 | 28 |
| 2021 | $1,005,200 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502539349101200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1542859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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