Johnson Historical Museum of the Southwest
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 95-3277997 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $140,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Creek Museum | Cave Creek, AZ | Program support | $200,000 |
| Desert Caballeros Western Museum | Wichenburg, AZ | Program support | $170,000 |
| Douglas Historical Society | Douglas, AZ | Program support | $140,000 |
| Cochise County Historical Society | Douglas, AZ | Program support | $25,000 |
| St Charles Catholic School | San Carlos, AZ | Program support | $25,000 |
| Arizona Preservation Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $20,000 |
| Shelter for Outcasts Unusuals the L | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $20,000 |
| Casa Grande Valley Hist Society | Casa Grande, AZ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Newborn Kitten Rescue Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $10,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $675,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $420,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622209349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3277997
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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