WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7003595
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7003595
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Walter S. Johnson Foundation, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having distributed a total of $5.3 million across 90 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to California, Nevada, and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
John Burton Advocates for Youth
$1.3M
6%
NEW WAYS TO WORK INC
$800K
4%

FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
$699K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$77.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST?
Yes. WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST give?
WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nevada, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $78 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST make each year?
In 2024, WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include John Burton Advocates for Youth, NEW WAYS TO WORK INC, and FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION C/O WHITTIER TRUST’s website.
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