Carl W Johnson Foundation
EIN 954438839Total Given 2016–2023
$3.3M
127 grants · $411K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$33K
grant size
83%
deep partner · 19/23 multi-year
repeat
$5.2M
Assets (2023)
23
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SUSAN J OLLWEILER EXEC DIR CARL W J
Phone
(323) 634-2400
Deadlines
AUGUST 1ST OF EACH YEAR
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS 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.
Restrictions
THE 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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $548K | $5.4M | $220K | 18 |
| 2017 | $434K | $5.7M | $399K | 18 |
| 2018 | $328K | $4.9M | $338K | 18 |
| 2019 | N/A | $5.7M | $290K | N/A |
| 2020 | $440K | $6.2M | $235K | 17 |
| 2021 | $570K | $6.7M | $682K | 18 |
| 2022 | $505K | $5.3M | $513K | 19 |
| 2023 | $465K | $5.2M | $-97K | 19 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 127 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$26K
75th Pctl
$33K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
SO
Susan J Ollweiler
4 yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary and Director
Leadership
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
Director
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
SO
Susan J Ollweiler
4 yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary and Director
Leadership
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
Director
SO
Susan J Ollweiler
4 yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary and Director
Leadership
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
Director
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
SO
Susan J Ollweiler
4 yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary and Director
Leadership
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
Director
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
WF
Wallace D Franson
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
TB
Tim Bodner
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David D Watts
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KN
Kathleen Nelson
8+ yrs
Director
CM
Christopher D Montan
8+ yrs
Director
GT
Gene Torncello
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (127 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $150,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $150,000 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering | Berkeley, CA | $139,764 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering | Berkeley, CA | $120,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering | Berkeley, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering | Berkeley, CA | $80,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| New Directions | Santa Barbara, CA | $60,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| New Directions | Santa Barbara, CA | $60,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2018 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| New Directions | Santa Barbara, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2022 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | E St Street, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2023 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2016 |
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| City of Hope | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 | GENERAL | 2017 |
| New Directions | Santa Barbara, CA | $40,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering | Berkeley, CA | $40,000 | GENERAL | 2020 |
| University of California at Berkeley School of Engineering | Berkeley, CA | $40,000 | GENERAL | 2021 |