LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON
Edwardsville, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-1988285
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $287K across 67 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE RIVER FOOD PANTRY INC
Madison, WI
$595K
12%
TIMOTHY'S MINISTRY
Wheaton, IL
$280K
6%

FRAXA Research Foundation Inc
Newburyport, MA
$235K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON?
No. LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON give?
LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri. 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 LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON make each year?
In 2024, LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $287 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON fund recently?
In 2024, LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE RIVER FOOD PANTRY INC, TIMOTHY'S MINISTRY, and FRAXA Research Foundation Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON?
LESTER & FRANCES JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC C/O GRAHAM JOHNSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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