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Violet M Johnson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Northern Trust Company. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $509K in 2011 to $5.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Violet M Johnson Family Foundation has made 25 grants totaling $4.5M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $1.1M in 2021 to $1.8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $1.1M, with an average award of $179K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, which account for 44% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$129K
Largest Grant
$550K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, WI, IL.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.5M across 25 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $179K. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $1.1M.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Violet M Johnson Family Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Halverstadt | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Loren Thomas Halverstadt Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Miller | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$5.8M
Fair Market Value
$36.1M
Net Worth
$5.8M
Grants Paid
$1.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$920K
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$4.5M
Average Grant
$179K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Camp FoundationGENERAL | Minocqua, WI | $575K | 2023 |
| Hope House ColoradoGENERAL | Arvada, CO | $350K | 2023 |
| Nourish Meals On WheelsGENERAL | Centennial, CO | $150K | 2023 |
| Rady Children Hospital FoundationGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Scripps Health FoundationGENERAL | La Jolla, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Food For Thought DenverGENERAL | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Casa Of San MateoGENERAL | Redwood City, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Feeding San DiegoGENERAL | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Northeastern UniversityGENERAL | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Be The GiftGENERAL | Loveland, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Peo InternationalGENERAL | Des Moines, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Samaritan HouseGENERAL | San Mateo, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer SolutionsGENERAL | Lake Forest, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Donor'S ChooseGENERAL | New York, NY | $45K | 2022 |
| Various RecipientsGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $1.1M | 2021 |