LLOYD K JOHNSON FOUNDATION
https://LLOYDKJOHNSONFOUNDATION.ORG
$31.0M
Total Assets (2024)
$1.3M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2024)
$2.7M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
147
Grants on File
$19K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ERIK TORCH
Phone
2187269000
Deadlines
JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, AND OCTOBER 15 OF EACH GRANT YEAR.
How to Apply
EMAIL OR CALL FOUNDATION STAFF TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION. IF REQUEST FITS GUIDELINES ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED BY FOUNDATION.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED OR PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN LAKE, COOK, AND SOUTHERN ST. LOUIS COUNTIES IN MINNESOTA. THE FOUNDATION'S AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL WELFARE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $24.3M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $27.6M | $1.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $30.6M | $1.3M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $33.6M | $3.0M | N/A |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $27.7M | $1.6M | 78 |
| 2024 | $1.3M | $31.0M | $2.6M | 69 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 147 grants on record
Minimum
$294
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$24K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ERIK TORCH | EXECUTIVE DI | $150K |
| JOAN GARDNER-GOODNO | EXEC. DIR. J | $58K |
| JEFF STODDARD | TREASURER | — |
| CINDY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | — |
| RICK SMITH | DIRECTOR | — |
| PETE JERONIMUS | DIRECTOR | — |
| ED CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | — |
| KIRSTEN CRUIKSHANK | DIRECTOR | — |
| DOUG THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | — |
| SALAAM WITHERSPOON | DIRECTOR | — |
| STEPHEN SURBAUGH | PRESIDENT | — |
| LYNN GOERDT | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| SUSAN MICHELS | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| DARRYL E COONS | DIRECTOR | — |
| SCOTT HARRISON | TREASURER/CF | — |
| MARK C SMITHSON | PRESIDENT/CE | — |
| RUTH ANN EATON | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (147 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUM | DULUTH, MN | $100,000 | CHUM SHELTER EXPANSION PROJECT | 2024 |
| COOK COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $70,000 | STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES & SCHOLARSH | 2023 |
| COOK COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $70,000 | TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE | 2024 |
| GRAND PORTAGE BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR | GRAND PORTAGE, MN | $63,500 | HISTORY PROJECT, PLAYGROUND, & PILOT | 2023 |
| SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $62,050 | EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS & ORAL H | 2023 |
| LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE | DULUTH, MN | $60,608 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 |
| LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE | DULUTH, MN | $59,032 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2023 |
| CHESTER BOWL IMPROVEMENT CLUB | DULUTH, MN | $50,000 | GROWING UP CHESTER CHALET EXPANSION | 2024 |
| GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATION | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $50,000 | GREAT EXPECTATIONS EXPANSION PROJECT | 2023 |
| COOK COUNTY HRA | COOK, MN | $50,000 | PRE-DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR NEW | 2024 |
| WTIP COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $45,000 | COMMUNITY MEDIA EXPANSION & DEVELOPM | 2023 |
| WTIP COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $45,000 | COMMUNITY MEDIA EXPANSION & DEVELOPM | 2024 |
| FRIENDS OF THE FINLAND COMMUNITY | FINLAND, MN | $38,000 | OUTDOOR OVEN & AWNINGS AT THE CLAIR | 2023 |
| MINNESOTA LAND TRUST | ST PAUL, MN | $31,900 | NORTH SHORE LAND CONSERVATION AND GR | 2024 |
| SECOND HARVEST NORTHERN LAKES FOOD | DULUTH, MN | $30,000 | NOURISH THE NORTHLAND CAPITAL CAMPAI | 2023 |
| DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC | DULUTH, MN | $30,000 | COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROGRAM | 2023 |
| ONE ROOF COMMUNITY HOUSING | DULUTH, MN | $30,000 | PLOVER PLACE CAPITAL | 2023 |
| DAMIANO OF DULUTH INC | DULUTH, MN | $30,000 | DAMIANO OF DULUTH | 2024 |
| SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN CLINIC | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $30,000 | THE ORAL HEALTH TASK FORCE DENTAL PR | 2024 |
| VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $28,000 | OFFICE AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR | 2024 |
| GRAND MARAIS ART COLONY | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $25,000 | CERAMICS STUDIO RENOVATION (PHASE 1) | 2023 |
| FRIENDS OF SILVER BAY PUBLIC LIBRAR | SILVER BAY, MN | $25,000 | LIBRARY EXPANSION & RENOVATION | 2023 |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORP | DULUTH, MN | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER | GRAND MARAIS, MN | $25,000 | CAPACITY BUILDING | 2023 |
| FAMILY FREEDOM CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |