Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 39-1988285
Foundation Overview
Based in Edwardsville, IL, Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc has awarded 227 grants totaling $3,570,000 to organizations in Illinois, Indiana and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,570,000
Total Assets
$4,965,105
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%
10 of 25 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Wisconsin
40% of grants are awarded in Wisconsin, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Madison (40%), Middleton (18%), Black Earth (10%).
Funding Trajectory
-16%
Declining funding trend with 16% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Ranch | $3,000 | Verona, WI, US | Services For Foster Children | 2024 |
| Animal Rescue Corps | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Animal Rescue | 2024 |
| Aspca | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Animal Rescue | 2024 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $3,000 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2024 |
| City Sewing Room | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Courage Connection | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2024 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2024 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $8,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2024 |
| Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $5,000 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2024 |
| Gio's Garden | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2024 |
| Glen-ed Pantry | $20,000 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2024 |
| Health By All Means | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Holly's House Of Hope | $2,000 | Highlands, IL, US | Services For Disabled Adults | 2024 |
| Muncie Crime Stoppers | $15,000 | Muncie, IN, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Environmental Conservation | 2024 |
| Safe Connections | $5,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2024 |
| St Louis Crisis Center | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2024 |
| Tenth Life Cat Rescue | $15,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2024 |
| The River Food Pantry | $60,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2024 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2024 |
| Wayforward Food Pantry | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Public Radio | 2024 |
| World Bird Sanctuary | $5,000 | Valley Park, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2024 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $2,500 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2023 |
| Center For Animal Rescue | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2023 |
| Courage Connection | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2023 |
| Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue | $2,500 | St Charles, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2023 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $2,500 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2023 |
| Gio's Garden | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2023 |
| Glen-ed Pantry | $20,000 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Health By Motorbike | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| International Institute Of Metro St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Immigrant Services Support | 2023 |
| Keep Wi Coolwarm | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2023 |
| Madison Dugout Club | $1,500 | Madison, WI, US | Youth Sports | 2023 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry | $7,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| St Louis Crisis Center | $2,500 | St Louis, MO, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2023 |
| Tenth Life Cat Rescue | $2,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| The River Food Pantry | $80,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2023 |
| Unleashed | $5,000 | Mission, KS, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Wayforward Food Pantry | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $2,500 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2023 |
| Center For Animal Rescue | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2023 |
| Courage Connection | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2023 |
| Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue | $2,500 | St Charles, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2023 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $2,500 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2023 |
| Gio's Garden | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2023 |
| Glen-ed Pantry | $20,000 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Health By Motorbike | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| International Institute Of Metro St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Immigrant Services Support | 2023 |
| Keep Wi Coolwarm | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2023 |
| Madison Dugout Club | $1,500 | Madison, WI, US | Youth Sports | 2023 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry | $7,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| St Louis Crisis Center | $2,500 | St Louis, MO, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2023 |
| Tenth Life Cat Rescue | $2,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| The River Food Pantry | $80,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2023 |
| Unleashed | $5,000 | Mission, KS, US | Animal Rescue | 2023 |
| Wayforward Food Pantry | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Public Radio | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Three Fires Council | $10,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2022 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2022 |
| Courage Connection | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2022 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $5,000 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Gio's Garden | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2022 |
| International Institute Of Metro St Louis | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Immigrant Services Support | 2022 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry | $17,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $20,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| The River Food Pantry | $80,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2022 |
| Glen-ed Pantry | $30,000 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $5,000 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2022 |
| Health By Motorbike | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Rip Medical Debt | $2,500 | Long Island City, NY, US | Medical Debt Forgiveness | 2022 |
| Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue | $3,000 | St Charles, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Tiny N Tall Rescue | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Three Fires Council | $10,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2022 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2022 |
| Courage Connection | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2022 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $5,000 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Gio's Garden | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2022 |
| International Institute Of Metro St Louis | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Immigrant Services Support | 2022 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry | $17,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $20,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| The River Food Pantry | $80,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2022 |
| Glen-ed Pantry | $30,000 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $5,000 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2022 |
| Health By Motorbike | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Rip Medical Debt | $2,500 | Long Island City, NY, US | Medical Debt Forgiveness | 2022 |
| Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue | $3,000 | St Charles, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Tiny N Tall Rescue | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Three Fires Council | $10,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2022 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2022 |
| Courage Connection | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2022 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $5,000 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Gio's Garden | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2022 |
| International Institute Of Metro St Louis | $10,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Immigrant Services Support | 2022 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry | $17,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $20,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| The River Food Pantry | $80,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2022 |
| Glen-ed Pantry | $30,000 | Edwardsville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2022 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $5,000 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2022 |
| Health By Motorbike | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Rip Medical Debt | $2,500 | Long Island City, NY, US | Medical Debt Forgiveness | 2022 |
| Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue | $3,000 | St Charles, MO, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2022 |
| Tiny N Tall Rescue | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Three Fires Council | $30,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2021 |
| Champaign County Humane Society | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Animal Rescue | 2021 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2021 |
| Courage Connection | $10,000 | Urbana, IL, US | For Support Of Women In Crisis | 2021 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2021 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $15,000 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2021 |
| Gio's Garden | $12,500 | Middleton, WI, US | Support Of Family Programs | 2021 |
| International Institute Of Metro St Louis | $5,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Immigrant Services Support | 2021 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $100,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Middleton Outreach Ministry | $10,000 | Middleton, WI, US | Food Bank | 2021 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2021 |
| Saving Saint Louis Pets | $2,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Shelter | 2021 |
| The River Food Pantry | $100,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2021 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2021 |
| Tunnels To Towers | $5,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Veterans' Support | 2021 |
| Animal Rescue Corps | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Animal Rescue | 2020 |
| Boy Scout America Three Fires Council | $20,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2020 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | Holiday Gifts For Youths In Need | 2020 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Bank | 2020 |
| Elroy Area Food Pantry | $10,000 | Elroy, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | $10,000 | East St Louis, IL, US | Animal Shelter | 2020 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $75,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Pantry | $15,000 | Bridgeton, MO, US | Food Bank | 2020 |
| Second Harvest | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Bank | 2020 |
| The River Food Pantry | $100,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Pantryfood Pantry | 2020 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $40,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2020 |
| Augustana College Office Of Advancement | $40,000 | Rock Island, WI, US | Scholarship & Admin | 2018 |
| Aviation Heritage Center | $10,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $2,500 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2018 |
| Boy Scout America Three Fires Council | $30,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2018 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $10,000 | Muncie, IN, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $2,500 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2018 |
| Elroy Volunteer Fire Association | $10,000 | Elroy, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation | $25,000 | Newburyport, MA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Health By Motorbike | $7,500 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Kickapoo Cultural Exchange | $10,000 | Gays Mills, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| La Valle Fire Rescue Association | $10,000 | La Valle, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $80,000 | Appleton, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Mazomanie Charitable Alliance Co People's Community Bank | $10,000 | Mazomanie, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,500 | Plano, TX, US | Food Pantry | 2018 |
| Northwest Dane Senior Services | $2,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Pj's Pet Guardians | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Animal Shelter | 2018 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $50,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2018 |
| Sharing Connections | $20,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Furniture Bank | 2018 |
| Support Our Troops | $20,000 | Hartford, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| The River Food Pantry | $80,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Pantryfood Pantry | 2018 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $30,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2018 |
| Uw Platteville Foundation | $10,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Scholarship & Admin | 2018 |
| Wonewoc Area Fire & Ambulance Association | $10,000 | Wonewoc, WI, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Augustana College Office Of Advancement | $40,000 | Rock Island, WI, US | Scholarship & Admin | 2017 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $7,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $2,500 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2017 |
| Boy Scout America Three Fires Council | $20,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2017 |
| Christmas Shop With Heroes And Helpers | $5,000 | Muncie, IN, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Civil Air Patrol | $5,000 | Belleville, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank | $1,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Food Pantry | 2017 |
| Elroy Area Food Pantry | $5,000 | Elroy, WI, US | Food Bank | 2017 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $80,000 | Appleton, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Madison Dugout Club | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Youth Organization | 2017 |
| Northwest Dane Senior Services | $5,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $40,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2017 |
| Sharing Connections | $20,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Furniture Bank | 2017 |
| Support Our Troops - Illinois | $20,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Support Our Troops | $25,000 | Hartford, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| The River Food Pantry | $60,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $15,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2017 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $30,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2017 |
| Uw Platteville Foundation | $10,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Scholarship & Admin | 2017 |
| Victory Ridge Inc Therapeutic Equestrian Center | $5,000 | Highland, WI, US | Services For Disabled | 2017 |
| Animal Humane Society Of Minneapolis | $3,000 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Animal Shelter | 2016 |
| Augustana College Office Of Advancement | $20,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Scholarship & Admin | 2016 |
| Big Brothers And Big Sisters Of Dane County | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Black Earth Historical Society | $2,000 | Black Earth, WI, US | Summer Program | 2016 |
| Boy Scout America Three Fires Council | $10,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2016 |
| Boy Scout America Three Fires Council | $30,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Operations & Support For Scout Dues | 2016 |
| Building Without Borders | $6,000 | Plymouth, MN, US | Building Homes | 2016 |
| Feeding America East Wisconsin | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Food Bank | 2016 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wi Fund Development | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| Freedom Works | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Fund Development Feeding America Eastern Wi | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| Health By Motorbike | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $20,000 | Appleton, WI, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $20,000 | Appleton, WI, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Naperville Loaves & Fishes | $20,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Northwest Dane Senior Services | $5,000 | Cross Plains, WI, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Operation Support Our Troops | $15,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Rawhide | $10,000 | New London, WI, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | $25,000 | Madison, WI, US | Food Pantry | 2016 |
| Sharing Connections | $10,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Furniture Bank | 2016 |
| The Augsburg Centennial Singers | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army Twin Cities | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $15,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $10,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2016 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $10,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2016 |
| Timothy's Ministry | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Benefit Of The Homeless | 2016 |
| Uw Platteville Foundation | $10,000 | Platteville, WI, US | Scholarship & Admin | 2016 |
| Victory Ridge Inc Therapeutic Equestrian Center | $5,000 | Highland, WI, US | Services For Disabled | 2016 |
| Wisconsin Academy For Graduate Service Dogs | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Service Dogs | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 39-1988285 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 670 Edwardsville, IL 62025-0670 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lester & Frances Johnson Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Graham L Johnson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Erik S Johnson |
| Vice President | Kyle P Johnson |
| Treasurer | Courtney Mccarthy |
| Director | Ann Meyer |
Forms 990-PF
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