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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 51-0180842

Lloyd K Johnson Foundation

A private foundation in Duluth, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 72 grants and $2.7 million paid in grants.

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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

Accepts applications

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

Contact
Erik Torch
130 West Superior Street, Suite 520
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 726-9000
Form and materials
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.
Deadlines
January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15 of each grant year.
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.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,745,657

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $31,261,701

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,284,032

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $31,039,493

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,402,203

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $27,710,160

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,506,814

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $25,255,307

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,083,513

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $33,611,867

  • Tax year 2020

    $873,188

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $30,573,834

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,118,935

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $27,610,613

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,142,717

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $24,321,027

Grants paid in 2025

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Grand Portage Band of Lake SuperiorGrand Portage, MN

    To support land restoration costs fo

    $1,265,000
  2. Sawtooth Mountain ClinicGrand Marais, MN

    New electronic health records system

    $130,000
  3. Cook County Schools- ISD 166Grand Marais, MN

    Playground improvements and ada-comp

    $100,000
  4. Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN

    Scholarships

    $73,527
  5. Cook County Higher EducationGrand Marais, MN

    Tuition scholarships for cook county

    $70,000
  6. Wtip Cook County Community RadioGrand Marais, MN

    General operating expenses as wtip w

    $65,000
  7. Violence Prevention CenterGrand Marais, MN

    General operating costs to sustain c

    $53,000
  8. National Parks of Lake Superior FouSt Paul, MN

    An interpretive exhibit at the new g

    $50,000
  9. Divine Konnections IncDuluth, MN

    The development and implementation o

    $50,000
  10. Maji Ya Chai Land SanctuaryTwo Harbors, MN

    Security and infrastructure improvem

    $50,000
  11. Minnesota North CollegeVirginia, MN

    Scholarships

    $43,174
  12. American Indian Community Housing ODuluth, MN

    Programming and general operations f

    $40,000
  13. Mentor NorthDuluth, MN

    Mentor north's one-on-one, community

    $40,000
  14. Old Maple Hill ChurchGrand Marais, MN

    Exterior renovation and preservation

    $35,000
  15. Grand Marais Art ColonyGrand Marais, MN

    Opportunities for arts access and ar

    $30,000
  16. Hawk Ridge Bird ObservatoryDuluth, MN

    The construction of a permanent acce

    $25,000
  17. North House Folk SchoolGrand Marais, MN

    Community event planning and communi

    $25,000
  18. Safe Haven Shelter for Battered WomDuluth, MN

    General operating costs for comprehe

    $25,000
  19. Care Partners of Cook CountyGrand Marais, MN

    Care partners' work to provide gap s

    $25,000
  20. Duluth Salvation ArmyDuluth, MN

    The plover place pilot housing proje

    $25,000
  21. Grand Marais Playhouse IncGrand Marais, MN

    Opportunities for members of the loc

    $25,000
  22. Gunflint Trail Historical SocietyGrand Marais, MN

    The final fabrication phase of a new

    $25,000
  23. Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning CFinland, MN

    Educational programs, staff training

    $25,000
  24. Zeitgeist Center for Arts & CommuniDuluth, MN

    Program costs for a full season of l

    $25,000
  25. Fond Du Lac Tribal Community CollegCloquet, MN

    Scholarships

    $21,269
  26. Minnesota Land TrustSaint Paul, MN

    Lake superior headwaters sustainabil

    $21,000
  27. LifehouseDuluth, MN

    The futures program, which provides

    $20,000
  28. Men as PeacemakersDuluth, MN

    Map's best (be equal safe and trustw

    $20,000
  29. PavsaDuluth, MN

    Supportive services within residenti

    $20,000
  30. We Health ClinicDuluth, MN

    General operating costs to sustain a

    $20,000
  31. Duluth Art Institute AssociationDuluth, MN

    The general operations of the dai, i

    $20,000
  32. Duluth PlayhouseDuluth, MN

    Opportunities for creative expressio

    $20,000
  33. Northwood Children's ServicesDuluth, MN

    Outdoor recreational activities for

    $15,000
  34. Propel NonprofitsMinneapolis, MN

    Leadership development, mentorship i

    $15,000
  35. Second Harvest NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Food access for low-income families

    $15,000
  36. Boys & Girls Club of the NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Out-of-school time programming for s

    $15,000
  37. Duluth Community School CollaboratiDuluth, MN

    Organizational capacity and support

    $15,000
  38. Local Initiatives Support CorpNew York, NY

    Income and wealth-building programs

    $15,000
  39. Superior Hiking Trail AssociationTwo Harbors, MN

    Volunteer coordination, training, an

    $15,000
  40. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Land restoration work including larg

    $15,000
  41. YWCA DuluthDuluth, MN

    The development, implementation, and

    $15,000
  42. GivemnSaint Paul, MN

    Cohort learning and 1:1 fundraising

    $12,000
  43. Great Expectations SchoolDuluth, MN

    The school's specialist education PR

    $10,000
  44. Northwoods Volunteer ConnectionTofte, MN

    NVC'S volunteer program in facilitat

    $10,000
  45. Friends of the Boundary Waters WildSt Paul, MN

    No boundaries to the boundary waters

    $10,000
  46. Kids Closet of DuluthDuluth, MN

    New school and outdoor clothing to d

    $10,000
  47. Arrowhead Economic Opportunity AgenVirginia, MN

    The aeoa volunteer services program,

    $9,887
  48. Great Expectations FoundationGrand Marais, MN

    Fundraising efforts which will allow

    $5,000
  49. Cook County YMCAGrand Marais, MN

    Accessibility for all cook county fo

    $5,000
  50. Borealis Chamber ArtistsDuluth, MN

    Environmental stewardship through mu

    $3,500
  51. Cook County Historical SocietyGrand Marais, MN

    An indigenous-led research project s

    $3,500
  52. Duluth Folk SchoolDuluth, MN

    The duluth 101 free public lecture s

    $3,500
  53. Duluth Superior Area Community FounDuluth, MN

    Nonprofits unite project

    $3,500
  54. Jam Concert Series IncDuluth, MN

    Opportunities for students and educa

    $3,500
  55. Matinee Musicale IncDuluth, MN

    World-class chamber music and music

    $3,500
  56. Northern Bedrock Historic PreservatDuluth, MN

    Workforce development, cultural heri

    $3,500
  57. Chester Bowl Improvement ClubDuluth, MN

    A strategic planning process to meet

    $3,500
  58. Kako FoundationDuluth, MN

    The 'that's a rap' program, which PR

    $3,500
  59. Rocky Wall ProductionsSilver Bay, MN

    The silver bay music in the park fre

    $3,500
  60. John Beargrease Sled Dog MarathonDuluth, MN

    Indigenous artist design, on-trail a

    $3,250
  61. Hartley Nature CenterDuluth, MN

    Administrative costs and strengthen

    $3,000
  62. WildwoodsDuluth, MN

    Solar panel project which will provi

    $3,000
  63. North Shore Music AssociationGrand Marais, MN

    Expanded offerings and increased acc

    $2,500
  64. Vaaj Xauvkaub Foundation IncPoplar, WI

    The twin ports hmong new year celebr

    $2,000
  65. Pincushion Ski and Run ClubGrand Marais, MN

    Facility updates and repairs at the

    $1,800
  66. Uws Alumni and Friends FoundationSuperior, WI

    The live well initiative's well-bein

    $1,550
  67. Duluth Children's Museum IncDuluth, MN

    Community-building, cultural awarene

    $1,000
  68. Duluth NAACPDuluth, MN

    Ignite empower transform's economic

    $1,000
  69. Regents of the University of MinnesMinneapolis, MN

    Lake superior summit on teaching wri

    $950
  70. Duluth Area Family YMCADuluth, MN

    A duluth YMCA camp miller retreat fo

    $750
  71. Duluth Public Schools ISD 709Duluth, MN

    Community engagement opportunities f

    $500
  72. Trans NorthlandDuluth, MN

    Trans northland's efforts to provide

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services10 grants $182,75023% of the total
  2. Arts and culture9 grants $136,50017% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $130,00016% of the total
  4. Community development2 grants $85,00011% of the total
  5. Youth development2 grants $55,0007% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $50,0006% of the total
  7. 6 other causes12 grants $149,50019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota70 grants $2,742,107
  2. Wisconsin2 grants $3,550

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • Erik TorchEXECUTIVE DI Hours 40Pay $157,228
  • Lynn GoerdtPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
  • Kirsten CruikshankVICE PRESIDE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Jeff StoddardTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ed CrawfordDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Cindy HansenDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Pete JeronimusDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Stephen SurbaughDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Doug ThompsonDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0

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