Royal and Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBillings, Montana · EIN 81-0505703 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
2% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Historical Society | Helena, MT | Further exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Billings Library Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Yellowstone Co | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Family Services | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Casa of Yellowstone County | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Alberta Bair Theatre | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| YWCA Endowment | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mt School for Deaf Blind | Great Falls, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mental Health Center | Billings, MT | Further exempt purposes | $1,500 |
| Montana Rescue Mission | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Salvation Army | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| YMCA Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| St Vincent Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Better Billings Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Education Foundation Billings | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Msu B Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Rocky Mountain College Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Adult Resource Alliance | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Big Sky Senior Services | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Billings Preservation Society | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Msu Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Provision International | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Community Crisis Center | Billings, MT | Further exempt purposes | $1,200 |
| Family Tree Center | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Billins Studio Theatre | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Art Museum | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Carbon County Historical Society | Red Lodge, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| United Way | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Billings Symphony | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Western Heritage Center | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Co Museum | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Butte Historical Society | Butte, MT | Further exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Cottey College Endow | Nevada, MO | Further exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Billings Masonic Center | Billings, MT | Further exempt purpose | $500 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($20,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,300 | 53 |
| 2023 | $79,100 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532949349100223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0505703
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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