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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 45-4595181

Foothills Foundation

A private foundation in North Oaks, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 13 grants and $45,616 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $45,616

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $1,648,743
  • Tax year 2024

    $56,023

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,081,170
  • Tax year 2023

    $52,705

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $1,041,922
  • Tax year 2022

    $52,804

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $994,521
  • Tax year 2021

    $64,075

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $1,212,762
  • Tax year 2020

    $45,228

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $1,134,692
  • Tax year 2019

    $48,450

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $1,096,886
  • Tax year 2018

    $59,854

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $957,184

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    To foster hope in god within the inner-city neighborhoods of minneapolis by providing youth with a remarkable, god-centered education.

    $9,900
  2. Lutheran Social ServiceSt Paul, MN

    Help support lifehaven which is a family style home that provides housing and support to 16 and 17 year old mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness.

    $6,550
  3. Salvation ArmyRoseville, MN

    Provides basic neesd, assistance, housing, youth services, rehab, disaster relief to people in need in minnesota and north dakota

    $5,203
  4. American Red CrossMinneapolis, MN

    The american red cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

    $5,000
  5. Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MN

    Second harvest heartland works to end hunger in minnesota and western wisconsin by sourcing, distributing, and facilitating access to nutritious food through its network of food shelves and programs. In addition, it advocates for anti-hunger policies, innovates solutions to reduce food insecurity, and supports community partners to address both immediate and systemic needs.

    $5,000
  6. Solid GroundWhite Bear, MN

    Provide resources to homeless families with children.

    $5,000
  7. Parenting with A PurposeBrooklyn Park, MN

    Through mentoring, education, and support to help bring healing, restoration and liberty to families affected by incarceration.

    $2,400
  8. Lakeshore Players TheaterWhite Bear Lake, MN

    Provide entertainment, education and enrichment through performancing arts.

    $2,000
  9. The LinkMinneapolis, MN

    The link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice by providing housing, safety, and supportive services. It empowers these young people through youth-led programs, advocacy, and resources so they can move from crisis into stability and opportunity.

    $1,033
  10. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    The mission of wounded warrior project (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded, ill, and injured veterans who served after 9/11. They strive to do this by offering no-cost programs and services that support mental, physical, emotional and financial wellness for veterans and their families, while also advocating for their needs.

    $1,030
  11. Ralph Reeder Food ShelfNew Brighton, MN

    Provide food to families/individuals living in the mounds view school district that are in need.

    $1,000
  12. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    ST. Jude children's research hospital's purpose is to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Their mission is to ensure that no child is denied care based on race, religion, or a family's ability to pay. They also share their research globally to improve survival rates for children around the world.

    $1,000
  13. Agd FoundationIndianapolis, IN

    Impact and enrich our communities by providing essential support for education, philanthropy and leadership.

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education1 grant $9,90043% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $7,06331% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $5,00022% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $1,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota10 grants $43,086
  2. Florida1 grant $1,030
  3. Tennessee1 grant $1,000
  4. Indiana1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Kara L JohnsonPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Michael A JohnsonVP, SEC, TREAS, DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tressa L JohnsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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