Question 1

What does WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION fund?

Accepted Answer

WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION has funded 114 organizations with 217 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION awarded $5,834,686 in grants. The foundation holds $131,585,969 in total assets. Grant data is available for 4 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 217 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION is led by DAVID SHACKELTON (TRUSTEE), KRISTIN JOHNSON (ADJUNCT TRUSTEE), REBECCA BRUCKNER (ADJUNCT TRUSTEE), and 8 others. This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION located?

Accepted Answer

WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION is located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Their EIN is 23-7003595. Their website is https://WSJF.ORG.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals. THE FOUNDATION REQUESTS THAT APPLICANTS SUBMIT A NARRATIVE PROPOSAL WHICH DESCRIBES THE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED; THE METHOD OF OPERATION, GOALS & ANTICIPATED RESULTS OF THE PROJECT; BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION OF THE SPONSORING AGENCY; THE TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING & AMOUNT REQUESTED; COPY OF FEDERAL RULING LETTER GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION & PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. THE FOUNDATION HAS FOUR GRANTMAKING CYCLES PER YEAR. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF FULL PROPOSAL IS APPROXIMATELY 12 WEEKS BEFORE THE BOARD MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSAL IS TO BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS ARE URGED TO CALL OR SUBMIT A BRIEF INITIAL INQUIRY SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FULL PROPOSAL. Visit their website for more information. You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$5,335,000	53	$100,660
2023	$5,190,000	53	$97,925
2022	$5,598,000	59	$94,881
2021	$6,518,000	52	$125,346

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