William R Johnson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLibertyville, Illinois · EIN 46-5560433 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$268K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicasa Behavioral Health | Round Lake, IL | Teen court and general purposes | $26,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Chicago, IL | Hearts and hugs program; general research | $22,576 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | Munderlein, IL | Corsair center, cdn; tuition assistance | $20,000 |
| Evans Scholar | Glenview, IL | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Toby Keith Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities Lake County Illinois | Waukegan, IL | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Christmas Store of Cleveland Co | Norman, OK | Holiday food and gifts | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Educatonal Services | Long Grove, IL | Future leaders program | $10,000 |
| Fraternite Notre Dame | Chicago, IL | Soup kitchen | $10,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Youth residential program | $10,000 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Pregnant/ parenting program | $10,000 |
| Omni Youth Services | Buffalo Grove, IL | Substance use prevention program | $10,000 |
| South Shore Drill Team | Chicago, IL | At risk youth program | $10,000 |
| Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation | Brookfield, WI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cool Ministeries | Waukegon, IL | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Food pantry | $7,500 |
| Wheeling Helping Hands | Wheeling, IL | Share the love food pantry | $6,526 |
| Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | Mount Prospect, IL | Camp "I am me" | $5,000 |
| Libertyville Foundation | Libertyville, IL | Mobile intensive care unit | $5,000 |
| Liv for a Cure | Libertyville, IL | Research | $5,000 |
| Midwest Therapeutic Riding | Union Grove, IL | Therapeutic riding services | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Academy | Kenosha, WI | General purpose and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Helping Paw Project | Springfield, IL | Animal care | $2,500 |
| The Sharing Center | Trevor, WI | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| St Vincent Depaul Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | Food pantry | $2,500 |
| Canines 4 Comfort | Round Lake, IL | Support libertyville shop with a cop 2025 program | $2,500 |
| A & S Pittie Rescue Inc | Cary, IL | Rescue animal care | $2,500 |
| Skylar's Scholarships | Maple Grove, IL | Scholarships | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,602 | 29 |
| 2024 | $283,459 | 30 |
| 2023 | $247,600 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601739349100550
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5560433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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