Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA
Carl W Johnson Foundation
Typical grant size
$8K – $10K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
19
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesAUGUST 1ST OF EACH YEAR
ContactSUSAN J OLLWEILER EXEC DIR CARL W J · 3236342400
MaterialsAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND MUST INCLDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE. ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE MOST RECENT FORM 990/ 990PF, BUDGET, 501(C)(3) LETTER AND LIST OF MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS.
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION CONCENTRATES ITS SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE AND AIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION DIRECTS THE MAJORITY OF ITS SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Wallace D Franson
DIRECTOR
David D Watts
SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR
Tim Bodner
TREASURER
Kathleen Nelson
DIRECTOR
Christopher D Montan
DIRECTOR
Gene Torncello
DIRECTOR
Susan J Ollweiler
PRESIDENT
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
0.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$3.4M
Total amount
$18K
Average grant
$60K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.