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Also known as: C/O KAREN GILLESPIE
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William R Johnson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LIBERTYVILLE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Karen E Gillespie. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.7M. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. According to available records, William R Johnson Family Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $462K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $21K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 20 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.
William R Johnson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI.
William R Johnson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $462K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $21K.
William R Johnson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William R Johnson Family Foundation is headquartered in LIBERTYVILLE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Gillespie | PRESIDENT,SEC.,DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Gillespie | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Johnson | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$295K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.1M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$248K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$61K
Distribution Amount
$242K
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$462K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicasa Behavioral HealthSENIOR BRIDGE FUND | Round Lake, IL | $21K | 2022 |
| Danny Did FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE AND UNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls Of ChicagoYOUTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Carmel Catholic High SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Munderlein, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| St Joseph SchoolSECURITY UPGRADE | Libertyville, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| St Joseph Catholic AcademyGENERAL PURPOSE AND UNRESTRICTED | Kenosha, WI | $13K | 2022 |
| Fraternite Notre DameSOUP KITCHEN | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Libertyville FoundationMOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT | Libertyville, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Night MinistryPREGNANT/ PARENTING PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Christian Outreach For LutheransLAKE COUNTY FOOD PANTRY | Waukegan, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Liv For A CureRESEARCH | Libertyville, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Midwest Therapeutic RidingTHERAPEUTIC RIDING SERVICES | Union Grove, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| South Shore Drill TeamAT RISK YOUTH PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Illinois Fire Safety AllianceCAMP "I AM ME" | Mount Prospect, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Loyola AcademySCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Wilmette, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Educatonal ServicesFUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM | Long Grove, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Franciscan OutreachSAFE SHELTER | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Omni Youth ServicesSUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAM | Buffalo Grove, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Lake County IllinoisFOOD PANTRY | Waukegan, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Wheeling Helping HandsSHARE THE LOVE FOOD PANTRY | Wheeling, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Elca Outreach Center IncYOUTH PROGRAMS | Kenosha, WI | $3K | 2022 |