The Carl J and Margot a Johnson Foundation
Invitation OnlyAkron, Ohio · EIN 25-1675809 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$30,327
Total assets$68.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $155,990.
From the return
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
63% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Furtherence of Wafer Fab Engineering Technology | $753,000 |
| Univ of Akron Foundation | Akron, OH | Unrestricted | $206,644 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | Sauk Village, IL | Unrestricted | $155,990 |
| Foundation Scotland | Edinburgh UK, OH | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Edina, MN | Unrestricted | $60,282 |
| Yetsena Foundation | Fairlawn, OH | Unrestricted | $30,327 |
| Aid For Women | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $30,315 |
| Stonebriar Comm Church | Frisco, TX | Unrestricted | $30,315 |
| Topeka High School Histrorical Fnd | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| IGM Orphanage Inc | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tyler's Light Inc | N Pickerington, OH | Unrestricted | $15,350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,392,223 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,397,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $655,911 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622279349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1675809
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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