Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Foundation
Invitation OnlyRedding, California · EIN 82-2957303 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,800.
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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Church | Redding, CA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel Church | Shasta Lake, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Redding, CA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Foothill High School | Palo Cedro, CA | Sponsorship | $1,800 |
| Shield Training Center | Redding, CA | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Shingletown Fire Dept | Shingletown, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Shasta Historical Society | Redding, CA | General | $1,000 |
| University Preparatory School | Redding, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Schreder Planetarium | Redding, CA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| Shingletown Library | Shingletown, CA | General Fund | $500 |
| Redding City Ballet | Redding, CA | Sponsorship | $500 |
| Haven Humane Society | Anderson, CA | General Donation | $500 |
| Shasta Elite Volleyball Club | Redding, CA | Sponsorship | $500 |
| Rotary Club of Redding | Redding, CA | General Fund | $200 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($52,449). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,949 | 30 |
| 2024 | $77,020 | 25 |
| 2023 | $74,988 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601039349101455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2957303
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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