GE Johnson Foundation Grants

GE Johnson Foundation Grants is sponsored by GE Johnson Foundation. Supports programs and organizations that promote self-sufficiency and community support.

Building thriving communities Honoring a legacy of Community impact GE Johnson Foundation was founded to carry forward the GE Johnson Construction Company and Johnson Family’s legacy of community and philanthropic impact. Founded in 1967 by Gil Johnson and later led and grown by Jim Johnson, GE Johnson Construction Company grew to become one of the premier construction firms in the Rocky Mountain and Central regions .

A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out To support the communities that GE Johnson Construction Company helped to build, through impact grants that align with the Foundation’s values and focus areas.

Programs and organizations that take an individual-centered approach to providing community support, with the goal of self-sufficiency Unmet community needs that are barriers to individuals’ and families’ self-sufficiency, including mental health and substance use disorder Programs and organizations that align with the philosophy of free enterprise We have found these focus areas to have the greatest impact in supporting healthy, vibrant communities and building lasting relationships.

Youth Sports and Recreation Nonprofit Capacity Building Colorado Springs & The Pikes Peak Region Foundation Board Members & Staff We have found these focus areas to have the greatest impact in supporting healthy, vibrant communities and building lasting relationships. We make partnership investments, not transactional gifts. We fund pilot and proof-of-concept programs that lead to long-term sustainability.

We love to convene and encourage collaboration. We invest in staffs and boards that demonstrate integrity, transparency and align with our values. We support organizations that are close to those they serve and for treat people with dignity and respect.

So we can maximize our impact, we are unlikely to fund: Military charities or programs Programs or organizations that focus solely on a single cultural or ethnic group Private or parochial schools Political issues or candidates General operations for faith-based organizations and houses of worship Criminal justice-related programs and organizations Programs or organizations that promote the use of psychoactive drugs Ongoing annual operations National organizations with regional offices (we do consider funding regional office) To maximize our impact, we do not accept unsolicited applications.

If you have a project that is aligned with our values, focus areas and intended impact, please contact our Foundation Director.