WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE
Libertyville, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-5560433
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William R. Johnson Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Karen Gillespie, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $283.5K in support to 29 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DANNY DID FOUNDATION
Evanston, IL
$106.6K
7%
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY
KENOSHA, WI
$88.5K
5%
THE NIGHT MINISTRY
CHICAGO, IL
$75K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE?
No. WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE give?
WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, 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 WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $283 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DANNY DID FOUNDATION, ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ACADEMY, and THE NIGHT MINISTRY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE?
WILLIAM R JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O KAREN GILLESPIE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.