The Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGreen, Ohio · EIN 20-8080274 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$176K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
From the return
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
25% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Apprenticeship & Mentoring Program (CAMP) | Canton, OH | Donation | $20,000 |
| National First Ladies Library & Museum | Canton, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| 261 Fearless Inc | Flanders, NJ | Donation | $7,500 |
| Arts In Stark | Canton, OH | Donation | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Akron, OH | Donation | $7,500 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Akron Marathon Sustainability Fund (at ACF) | Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Care | Carefree, AZ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Canton Palace Theatre | Canton, OH | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Double H Ranch | Lake Luzene, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Gennesaret | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Shaw JCC of Akron | Akron, OH | Donation - Fitness/Wellness | $5,000 |
| First Tee Of Canton | Canton, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Akron Rotary Camp (at ACF) | Akron, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Aultman Foundation | Canton, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Food Pantry Of Jeff Davis County | Fort Davis, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Foothills Community Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Donation | $2,500 |
| Friends Of Tonto National Forest | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio | Macedonia, OH | Donation - STEM Center | $2,500 |
| JRC (formerly JR Coleman) | Canton, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| National Inventors Hall Of Fame | North Canton, OH | Donation - Camp Invention Akron, OH | $2,500 |
| Paul & David Carol YMCA Of Jackson Township | Massillon, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Phoenix Society for Burn Awareness | Kentwood, MI | Donation - in honor of Tony Gonzales | $2,500 |
| Stewart's Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| United Disability Services | Akron, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| University Of Akron School Of Accountancy | Akron, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | Womens Endowment Millennium Fund | $2,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | Donation | $2,000 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | Alpine, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Ohio CPA Foundation | Columbus, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Akron Zoo | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross - Permian Basin Of Texas | Midland, TX | Donation | $1,500 |
| Arizona Trail Association | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $1,500 |
| Buckeye Trail Association | Shawnee, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Conservancy Of CVNP | Peninsula, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Girls On The Run - Akron | Brecksville, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Girls On The Run - Canton | Canton, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Let's Grow Akron | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| North Canton Playhouse | North Canton, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Red Cross - Canton | Canton, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Refuge Of Hope | Canton, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| Run To Share | Wadsworth, OH | Donation | $1,500 |
| South Street Ministries | Akron, OH | Donation - Bicycle Program | $1,500 |
| Arizona Historical League | Tempe, AZ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Donation in Memory of Don Davis | $1,000 |
| Compassion Delivered | North Canton, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gamma Iota Sigma | Powell, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Massillon Area Greenways Inc | Massillon, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| My Sister's Keeper | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation | Warrensville Heights, OH | Donation - M Stem Birdies for Charity | $1,000 |
| Our Lady Of The Elms | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Paul & David Carol YMCA Of Jackson Township | Massillon, OH | Donation - in memory of Dan Carrier | $1,000 |
| Sanctuary for Senior Dogs | Cleveland, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tarry House | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| West Akron Baseball League (WABL) (at ACF) | Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,000 | 60 |
| 2023 | $162,000 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8080274
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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