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This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants solely by invitation. In 2019, the foundation awarded a total of $435K across 27 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF ETHNICALLY DIVERSE, URBAN COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given
$435K
2019
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
15%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
A
Alescia Buford
Board Member
D
Debbie Pattillo
Board Member
S
Stan Washington
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC?
No. MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC give?
MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2019, MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $435 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2019, MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include IN A PERFECT WORLD, HOLLYROD FOUNDATION, and IRIS HOUSE - A CENTER FOR WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC?
MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.