Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA

Carl W Johnson Foundation

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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
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
183
Total grants awarded
$3.4M
Total amount
$18K
Average grant
$60K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$405K
17 grants
2022
$365K
17 grants
2021
$340K
16 grants
2020
$320K
16 grants
2019
$270K
15 grants
2018
$278K
17 grants
2017
$302K
16 grants
2016
$233K
15 grants
2015
$286K
16 grants
2014
$280K
17 grants
2013
$295K
21 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$540K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$428K
University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering
11 grants · CA
$412K
10 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$275K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$275K
Friends of the Observatory
11 grants · CA
$220K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$210K
4 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$150K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$123K
11 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$118K

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

New Directions
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$60K
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$50K
California State University Long Beach
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$50K
University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$40K
Friends of the Observatory
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$30K
The Painted Turtle
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Foundation
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$25K
City of Hope
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Hollenbeck Palms
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$20K
The Achievable Foundation
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$15K
Canine Companions for Independence
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$15K
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$13K
Hearing Health Foundation
GENERALGENERALGENERAL
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Los Angeles Habilitation House
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Chrysalis
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$8K
Seal Beach Swim Club
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Taking the Reins
GENERAL
CA · TY 2023
$5K
New Directions
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$60K
California State University Long Beach
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$50K
University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$40K
Friends of the Observatory
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$30K
City of Hope
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$25K
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$25K
The Painted Turtle
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$25K
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Foundation
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$25K
The Achievable Foundation
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$13K
Los Angeles Habilitation House
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Canine Companions for Independence
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Hearing Health Foundation
GENERALGENERALGENERAL
NY · TY 2022
$10K
Hollenbeck Palms
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Chrysalis
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$8K
Seal Beach Swim Club
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Taking the Reins
GENERAL
CA · TY 2022
$5K
New Directions
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$50K
California State University Long Beach
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$50K
University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$40K
Friends of the Observatory
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$30K
City of Hope
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$25K
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Foundation
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$25K
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$25K
The Painted Turtle
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$20K
The Achievable Foundation
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$15K
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$13K
Canine Companions for Independence
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$10K
Los Angeles Habilitation House
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$10K
Hearing Health Foundation
GENERALGENERALGENERAL
NY · TY 2021
$10K
Chrysalis
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$8K
Taking the Reins
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$5K
Seal Beach Swim Club
GENERAL
CA · TY 2021
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.