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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
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Tax year 2025
$45,616
- Grants listed
- 13
- Assets, end of year
- $1,648,743
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Tax year 2024
$56,023
- Grants listed
- 17
- Assets, end of year
- $1,081,170
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Tax year 2023
$52,705
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $1,041,922
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Tax year 2022
$52,804
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $994,521
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Tax year 2021
$64,075
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $1,212,762
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Tax year 2020
$45,228
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $1,134,692
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Tax year 2019
$48,450
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $1,096,886
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Tax year 2018
$59,854
- Grants listed
- 18
- Assets, end of year
- $957,184
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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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 -
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 -
Salvation ArmyRoseville, MN
Provides basic neesd, assistance, housing, youth services, rehab, disaster relief to people in need in minnesota and north dakota
$5,203 -
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 -
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 -
Solid GroundWhite Bear, MN
Provide resources to homeless families with children.
$5,000 -
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 -
Lakeshore Players TheaterWhite Bear Lake, MN
Provide entertainment, education and enrichment through performancing arts.
$2,000 -
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 -
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 -
Ralph Reeder Food ShelfNew Brighton, MN
Provide food to families/individuals living in the mounds view school district that are in need.
$1,000 -
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 -
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.
- Education1 grant $9,90043% of the total
- Human services3 grants $7,06331% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $5,00022% of the total
- Health1 grant $1,0004% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
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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