The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation
Fountain Hills, AZ, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
45-3808606
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in South Dakota, Minnesota, and New York. The foundation operates on a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
2
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$861.9K
47%
ST ANDREWS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
$210K
12%
LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY
$164K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation?
No. The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation give?
The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Minnesota, and New York. 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 The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $204 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, ST ANDREWS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, and LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation?
The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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