Walter S. Johnson Foundation

EIN 237003595 Private Foundation

RENO, NV 89511 |(626) 403-3288

https://wsjf.org
Total Given 2020–2023
$20.6M
185 grants · $5.1M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$100K
typical big bets · $20K–$150K
grant size
38%
supporter · 39/102 multi-year
repeat
$126.6M
Assets (2023)
102
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person ASHLEY FONTANETTA
Phone (626) 403-3288
Deadlines 12 WEEKS BEFORE THE BOARD MEETING THAT THE PROPOSAL IS TO BE CONSIDERED.
How to Apply 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.
Restrictions AREAS OF INTEREST-THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED AND TRANSITION-AGED FOSTER YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS BY PROMOTING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM AND SUPPORTING HIGH IMPACT AND PROMISING PRACTICES. THE PRIORITY AREAS ARE, PROVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES AND PROMOTION OF SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER. GRANT RANGE - NOT MORE THAN 1/3 OF AN ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET. LIMITATIONS - THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR SECTARIAN PURPOSES, SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMORIAL CAMPAIGNS, ENDOWMENT DRIVES, CAPITAL OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, OR DEFICIT FUNDING. GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS SERVED - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WASHOE AND CLARK COUNTIES, NEVADA.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $6.2M $132.9M $2.9M 46
2022 $8.0M $114.6M $7.8M 75
2023 $6.4M $126.6M $6.4M 64

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 185 grants on record

Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$100K
Average
$111K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$718K

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

2.7% of US grants · Rank #5 of 15 states $25K across 5 grants 2 of 254 counties

Top 2 counties

  1. 1 Travis 4 grants · $20K
  2. 2 Williamson 1 grant · $5K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (185 total)

Purpose
Special Project Fund DAF San Francisco, CA $718,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
Special Project Fund DAF San Francisco, CA $696,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
Special Project Fund DAF San Francisco, CA $468,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2023
John Burton Advocates for Youth San Francisco, CA $465,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
Nevada System of Higher Education Las Vegas, NV $400,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
John Burton Advocates for Youth San Francisco, CA $400,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
Foundation for California Community Colleges Sacramento, CA $381,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
John Burton Advocates for Youth San Francisco, CA $335,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
Foundation for California Community Colleges Sacramento, CA $319,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
California College Pathways - Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO $300,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
John Burton Advocates for Youth San Francisco, CA $295,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2023
Alliance for Children's Rights LOS Angeles, CA $250,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California Concord, CA $250,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc (Fund for Education Success) Washington DC, DC $250,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2023
Foundation for California Community Colleges Sacramento, CA $240,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2023
Nevada System of Higher Education Las Vegas, NV $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
New Ways to Work Inc Montebello, CA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
Raikes Foundationseattle Foundation Lb#1069 Seattle, WA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2022
Center for Law and Social Policy (Clasp) Washington, DC $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
East Bay Childrens Law Offices Incorporated Oakland, CA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
John Burton Advocates for Youth - California College Pathways Pooled Fund San Francisco, CA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
On the Movevoices NAPA, CA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
The Mockingbird Society Seattle, WA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
Together We Rise BREA, CA $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020
University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation Las Vegas, NV $200,000 TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. 2020

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