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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 74-2554281

Karl M Johnson Foundation

A private foundation in Jackson, WY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 58 grants and $474,906 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

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

Contact
Karl M Johnson Foundation
PO Box 7
Jackson, WY 830010007
(307) 733-2772
Form and materials
None specified
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $474,906

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $9,259,743

  • Tax year 2024

    $352,829

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $5,425,622

  • Tax year 2023

    $348,845

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $5,183,236

  • Tax year 2022

    $340,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $4,958,700

  • Tax year 2020

    $162,815

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $4,093,152

  • Tax year 2019

    $136,515

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $3,788,028

Grants paid in 2025

58 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Teton Valley Hospital FoundationDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $45,000
  2. Primary Childrens HospitalSalt Lake City, UT

    Donation

    $27,000
  3. Senior Center of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Donation

    $20,250
  4. Teton Youth & Family ServicesJackson, WY

    Donation

    $20,250
  5. University of ND Aviation FoundatioGrand Forks, ND

    Scholarship

    $17,625
  6. Community Resource CenterDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $13,500
  7. Seniors West of the TetonsDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $13,500
  8. St John's Hospital FoundationJackson, WY

    Donation

    $13,500
  9. University of WyomingLaramie, WY

    Scholarships

    $13,500
  10. Wounded Warriors IncTopeka, KS

    Donation

    $12,150
  11. Jackson Hole Theraputic Riding AssoTeton Village, WY

    Donation

    $11,050
  12. Education Foundation of Teton ValleDriggs, ID

    Ride and dine donation

    $11,000
  13. Community Entry ServicesJackson, WY

    Donation

    $10,800
  14. Teton County School District 401Driggs, ID

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  15. Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN

    Donation

    $9,450
  16. Special Olympics of WyomingCasper, WY

    Donation

    $9,450
  17. Family Safety NetworkDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $8,100
  18. Teton County Fire District (id)Driggs, ID

    Donation

    $7,425
  19. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Donation

    $7,000
  20. American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OK

    Donation

    $6,750
  21. College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID

    Donation

    $6,750
  22. Habitat for HumanityJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  23. Hole Food RescueJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  24. Huntsman Cancer InstituteSalt Lake City, UT

    Donation

    $6,750
  25. Jackson Bronc BackersJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  26. Jackson Hole Community SchoolJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  27. Jason's Friends FoundationCasper, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  28. Library FoundationJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  29. Sage Living CenterJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  30. St John's Hospital AuxiliaryJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  31. St John's Episcopal ChurchJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  32. Teton County Fire Protection DistDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $6,750
  33. Teton Free ClinicJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,750
  34. Boys and Girls Clubs Carbon CtyRawlins, WY

    Donation

    $6,000
  35. Jackson Hole Youth BasketballJackson, WY

    Donation

    $6,000
  36. Community Safety NetworkJackson, WY

    Donation

    $5,400
  37. Fund for Public EducationJackson, WY

    Donation

    $5,400
  38. Teton Literacy ProgramJackson, WY

    Donation

    $5,400
  39. Talons Reach FoundationThree Forks, MT

    Golf tournaments

    $5,276
  40. Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KY

    Donation

    $5,000
  41. Good Samaritan MissionJackson, WY

    Donation

    $5,000
  42. Teton Music SchoolJackson, WY

    Donation

    $5,000
  43. Teton Valley Mental Health CoalitioDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $5,000
  44. Jackson Youth HockeyJackson, WY

    Donation

    $5,000
  45. Talons Reach FoundationJackson, WY

    Donation

    $4,930
  46. Jackson Hole Community Counseling CJackson, WY

    Donation

    $4,050
  47. Teton Adaptive SportsTeton Village, WY

    Donation

    $4,050
  48. Teton Valley Food PantryDriggs, ID

    Donation

    $3,375
  49. Dancer's WorkshopJackson, WY

    Scholarship

    $2,700
  50. Jackson Fire DepartmentJackson, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  51. Jackson Hole Historical SocietyJackson, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  52. Jackson Youth SkatingJackson, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  53. Protect Our Waters JHWilson, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  54. St Stephen's Indian Mission FundSt Stephens, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  55. Young Life Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  56. Friends of Jackson Mounted PatrolJackson, WY

    Donation

    $2,700
  57. PawsJackson, WY

    Donation

    $2,025
  58. Jackson Masonic Lodge 48Jackson, WY

    Donation

    $1,350

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services3 grants $25,25017% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $20,25014% of the total
  3. Mental health1 grant $20,25014% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $18,50013% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $14,85010% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture2 grants $10,1257% of the total
  7. 7 other causes8 grants $35,18024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wyoming37 grants $242,575
  2. Idaho11 grants $130,400
  3. Utah2 grants $33,750
  4. North Dakota1 grant $17,625
  5. Kansas1 grant $12,150
  6. Montana2 grants $10,206
  7. Tennessee1 grant $9,450
  8. Iowa1 grant $7,000
  9. Oklahoma1 grant $6,750
  10. Kentucky1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Bret KingDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Richard PalmerDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Spencer KingDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $20,000

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