The Johnson Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 47-5408548 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$85,000
Total assets$44.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $100,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Covington, KY | General operating grant | $915,000 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | Fairview, OR | Traci's garden project | $194,103 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | Fairview, OR | General operating grant | $185,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Los angeles wildfire disaster relief assistance | $100,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | Portland, OR | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Portland Tennis and Education | Portland, OR | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | Fairview, OR | General operating grant | $85,000 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | Fairview, OR | General operating grant | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| College Possible | Portland, OR | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| Reading Results | Portland, OR | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| Incight | Portland, OR | Ignite disability leadership development | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,934,103 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,877,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,937,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621959349100957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5408548
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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