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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7003595

Walter S Johnson Foundation

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 53 grants and $5.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Ashley Fontanetta
505 Montgomery St Ste 1200
San Francisco, CA 94111
(626) 403-3288
Form and materials
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.
Deadlines
12 weeks before the board meeting that the proposal is to be considered.
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.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,335,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $131,585,969

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,190,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $111,397,435

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,598,000

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $112,333,304

  • Tax year 2021

    $6,518,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $111,669,558

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,481,000

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $92,952,623

Grants paid in 2024

53 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Special Project Fund DafSan Francisco, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $588,000
  2. American Bar Association Fund for Justice in EducationWashington DC, DC

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $300,000
  3. California College Pathways Pooled FundKansas City, MO

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $300,000
  4. Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc (fund for Education Success)Washington DC, DC

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $250,000
  5. Lutheran Social Services of Northern CaConcord, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $225,000
  6. IfosterTruckee, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $200,000
  7. Nevada System of Higher EducationLas Vegas, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $200,000
  8. New Ways to Work IncMontebello, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $200,000
  9. School House ConnectionWashington DC, DC

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $200,000
  10. John Burton Advocates for YouthSan Francisco, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $170,000
  11. Foster KinshipLas Vegas, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $150,000
  12. University of Nevada Las Vegas FoundationLas Vegas, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $150,000
  13. Children's Advocacy Alliance of NVLas Vegas, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $150,000
  14. Make It HomeSan Rafael, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $150,000
  15. Civicorps SchoolsOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $150,000
  16. Foundation for California Community CollegesSacramento, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $140,000
  17. Parents by ChoiceStockton, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $125,000
  18. A Home WithinOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  19. AspiranetS San Fran, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  20. First Star IncLos Angeles, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  21. Soar for YouthBerkeley, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  22. University of Nevada RenoReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  23. Ca Local Conservation CorpsLos Angeles, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  24. UC Berkeley (child Welfare Indicators Project)Berkeley, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  25. Eddy HouseReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  26. National Foster Youth InstituteWashington, DC

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $80,000
  27. Truckee Meadow Community College FoundatonReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  28. Boosted DiplomasReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  29. National Center for Youth LawOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  30. Olive CrestSanta Ana, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  31. East Bay Community Law CenterBerkeley, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  32. Alliance for Community AdvocacyOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  33. Public Works AllianceSanta Barbara, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  34. Ca Homeless Youth ProjectSacramento, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $50,000
  35. Youth ForwardSacramento, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $50,000
  36. Bronco Bench FoundationSanta Clara, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $20,000
  37. Open Medicine FoundationAgoura Hills, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $20,000
  38. San Francisco Recreation & ParksSan Francisco, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $12,000
  39. Ettie Lee Youth & Family ServicesBaldwin Park, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  40. Indian River Soccer Association IncVero Beach, FL

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  41. Kid in the CornerScottsdale, AZ

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  42. New Haven Tennis Outreachyale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  43. The Open Window SchoolBellevue, WA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  44. Washoe County School DistrictReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  45. Palm Harbor University High School Center for Wellness & MedicalPalm Harbor, FL

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  46. Childcare ResourcesVero Beach, FL

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  47. San Francisco Friends SchoolSan Francisco, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  48. Community Food Bank IncTucson, AZ

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  49. Friends of MaypearlMaypearl, TX

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $10,000
  50. Corvallis Homeless Shelter CoalitionCorvallis, OR

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $5,000
  51. Hutto Resource CenterHutto, TX

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $5,000
  52. Linn-Benton Community College FoundationAlbany, OR

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $5,000
  53. Pop Up BirthdayAustin, TX

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

14 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. California College Pathways Pooled FundKansas City, MO

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $300,000
  2. IfosterTruckee, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $200,000
  3. New Ways to Work IncMontebello, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $200,000
  4. Foundation for California Community CollegesSacramento, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $140,000
  5. Lutheran Social Services of Northern CaConcord, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $125,000
  6. Parents by ChoiceStockton, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $125,000
  7. A Home WithinOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  8. AspiranetS San Fran, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  9. Eddy HouseReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $100,000
  10. National Foster Youth InstituteWashington, DC

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $80,000
  11. Boosted DiplomasReno, NV

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  12. National Center for Youth LawOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  13. East Bay Community Law CenterBerkeley, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $75,000
  14. Civicorps SchoolsOakland, CA

    To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults.

    $50,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services12 grants $1,210,00056% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $390,00018% of the total
  3. Youth development2 grants $250,00011% of the total
  4. Mental health3 grants $135,0006% of the total
  5. Community development2 grants $85,0004% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $75,0003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $30,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California26 grants $3,020,000
  2. Nevada10 grants $1,085,000
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $830,000
  4. Missouri1 grant $300,000
  5. Florida3 grants $30,000
  6. Arizona2 grants $20,000
  7. Texas3 grants $20,000
  8. Connecticut1 grant $10,000
  9. Oregon2 grants $10,000
  10. Washington1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nate BrucknerPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $16,000
  • Monty JohnsonTREASURER Hours 0.8Pay $16,000
  • Kaitlyn TamulonisSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $16,000
  • Jessica JohnsonTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $16,000
  • Martin SullivanTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $8,000
  • Katie HaydenTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $16,000
  • Christopher RuprightTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $16,000
  • Sandy BrucknerVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $16,000
  • Rebecca BrucknerADJUNCT TRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Kristin JohnsonADJUNCT TRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • David ShackeltonTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $8,000

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