Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMoline, Illinois · EIN 46-0484573 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$744K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$6,750
Total assets$18.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Lowell N Johnson Charitable Foundat |
|---|---|
| Address | 1610 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL 61265 |
| Phone | 3097623643 |
| mchurchill@churchillfirm.com | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED "APPLICATION PROCESS" STATEMENT. |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED "APPLICATION PROCESS" STATEMENT. |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED "APPLICATION PROCESS" STATEMENT. |
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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline School District 40 | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $139,500 |
| YMCA | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| University of Illinois | Champaign, IL | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Christ Church | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Sherrard Grade School | Sherrard, IL | Charitable Support | $23,500 |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Blackhawk College | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| St Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Western Illinois University | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Mercer County Intermediate School | Aledo, IL | Education | $16,000 |
| Moline Rotary Literacy Committee | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church Orion | Orion, IL | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Orion Middle School | Orion, IL | Charitable Support | $13,250 |
| Moline Public Library | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Genesis Health Foundation | Davenport, IA | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Putnam Museum | Davenport, IA | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| WQPT - First Book Club | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Bradley M Yusim Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| W Butterworth Foundation | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $9,000 |
| Alleman High School | Rock Island, IL | Charitable Support | $7,500 |
| Bowlesberg Elementary School | Silvis, IL | Charitable Support | $6,750 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | East Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $6,750 |
| Wells Elementary School | East Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $6,750 |
| Ridgewood Elementary School | East Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $6,750 |
| Quad City Animal Welfare | Milan, IL | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Christ United Methodist Church of I | East Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Mercer Foundation For Health | Aledo, IL | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Seton School | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Trinity Health Foundation | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Women's Choice Center Life Family | Bettendorf, IA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Illowa Council BSA | Davenport, IA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Rock Island Library | Rock Island, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| East Moline Library | East Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Silvis Library | Silvis, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Robert R Jones Library | Coal Valley, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Colona Library | Colona, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Western District Library | Orion, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Sherrard Library | Sherrard, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Moline Kiwanis Club | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Quad City Symphony General Fund | Davenport, IA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Project Now | Rock Island, IL | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Taylor Ridge Elementary School | Taylor Ridge, IL | Charitable Support | $4,250 |
| Illinois City Elementary School | Illinois City, IL | Charitable Support | $4,250 |
| Quad City Music Guild Endowment | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| RI County Farm Bureau Foundation | Moline, IL | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($133,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $744,000 | 61 |
| 2023 | $706,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349101310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0484573
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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