Gesner Johnson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-1890875
Foundation Overview
Based in Pennington, NJ, Gesner Johnson Foundation has awarded 151 grants totaling $5,544,643 to organizations in Washington, California and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $38,450.
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New Applicant Friendliness
22 of 36 recipients (61%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
61% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (28%), Pasadena (23%), Los Angeles (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (71%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Gesner Johnson Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centered | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Lucky Duck Foundtion | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| World Relief Western Washington | $75,000 | Kent, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Both Ends Believing | $55,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Alabaster Jar Project | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Studio Ace | $22,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Innovations Htc | $35,000 | Olympia, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Steward Ag Foundation | $10,000 | Isleton, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Agros International | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Urban Impact | $18,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Pasadena | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Pasadena Senior Center | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Olive Crest | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Journey House | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Stepping Forward La | $50,000 | Los Angelos, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Young & Healthy | $6,200 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Center For Community Solutions | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Centered | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Lucky Duck Foundtion | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| World Relief Western Washington | $75,000 | Kent, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Both Ends Believing | $55,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Alabaster Jar Project | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Studio Ace | $22,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Innovations Htc | $35,000 | Olympia, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Steward Ag Foundation | $10,000 | Isleton, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Agros International | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Urban Impact | $18,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Pasadena | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Pasadena Senior Center | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Olive Crest | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Journey House | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Stepping Forward La | $50,000 | Los Angelos, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Young & Healthy | $6,200 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Center For Community Solutions | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Centered | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alliance For Hope International | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Rwanda Rise | $35,000 | Edmonds, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Generate Hope | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mana De North County San Diego | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Both Ends Believing | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Organization For Prostitution Survivors | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Urban Voices | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Our Arts Foundation | $50,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Phoenix Dream Center Fdn | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| My Neighbor To Love Coalition | $42,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Agros International | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Emerald City Bible | $19,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Divine Alternatives For Dads (dad) | $43,847 | South Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Forever Kids | $25,000 | Covina, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Optimist Youth Homes | $65,000 | Loas Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Huntington Hospital-pasadena Hosp Assn | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Friends In Deed (the Fid Group) | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| All Peoples Community Center | $36,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $14,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Promise2kids | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Neighbors Empowering Youth Ne | $40,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Montessori Community School | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Centered | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alliance For Hope International | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Rwanda Rise | $35,000 | Edmonds, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Generate Hope | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mana De North County San Diego | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Both Ends Believing | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Organization For Prostitution Survivors | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Urban Voices | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Our Arts Foundation | $50,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Phoenix Dream Center Fdn | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| My Neighbor To Love Coalition | $42,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Agros International | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Emerald City Bible | $19,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Divine Alternatives For Dads (Dad) | $43,847 | South Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Forever Kids | $25,000 | Covina, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Optimist Youth Homes | $65,000 | Loas Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Huntington Hospital-pasadena Hosp Assn | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Friends In Deed (The Fid Group) | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| All Peoples Community Center | $36,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $14,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Promise2kids | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Neighbors Empowering Youth Ne | $40,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Montessori Community School | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Centered | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Alliance For Hope International | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Rwanda Rise | $35,000 | Edmonds, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Generate Hope | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mana De North County San Diego | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Both Ends Believing | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Organization For Prostitution Survivors | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Urban Voices | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Our Arts Foundation | $50,000 | Solana Beach, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Phoenix Dream Center Fdn | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| My Neighbor To Love Coalition | $42,000 | Nisswa, MN, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Agros International | $50,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Emerald City Bible | $19,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Divine Alternatives For Dads (Dad) | $43,847 | South Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Forever Kids | $25,000 | Covina, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Optimist Youth Homes | $65,000 | Loas Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Huntington Hospital-pasadena Hosp Assn | $100,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Friends In Deed (The Fid Group) | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| All Peoples Community Center | $36,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $14,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Promise2kids | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Neighbors Empowering Youth Ne | $40,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Montessori Community School | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Mary's Place Seattle | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Both Ends Believing | $45,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking | $66,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| A Sense Of Home (asoh) | $8,000 | Hawthorne, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Black Coffee Northwest | $55,800 | Shoreline, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Father Mcgivney Food Bank | $7,805 | Queen Creek, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| A New Leaf Cottages Inc | $50,000 | Mesa, AZ, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Agros International | $35,403 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Urban Impact | $17,150 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Divine Alternatives For Dads (dad) | $38,450 | South Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Huntington Hospital-pasadena Hosp Assn | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Five Acres - Boys & Girls Aid Society | $60,000 | Altadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Voices For Children | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | $45,000 | Pasedena, CA, US | Grant To Lease And Install | 2021 |
| School On Wheels | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Family Hope | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Covenant House California | $10,000 | Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Just In Time For Foster Youth | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Big Table | $40,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Flintridge Center | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Grant For Purchase Of A 10 | 2020 |
| Feeding The Soul Foundation | $10,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Both Ends Believing | $35,000 | Plano, TX, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Brother Benno Foundation | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Solutions For Change | $37,800 | Vista, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Prodigy Project | $12,000 | Shoreline, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Urban Hands | $20,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Ghp Fish | $70,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Support People In | 2020 |
| Urban Impact | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Ballard Food Bank | $70,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Divine Alternatives For Dads | $20,000 | South Seattle, WA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Pasadena | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Friends In Deed (the Fid Group) | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Center For | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Grant For Upgrading | 2020 |
| Casa De Las Amigas | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| All Peoples Community Center | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Olive Crest | $43,884 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Grant For Assistance On | 2020 |
| Community Resource Center | $60,410 | Encinitas, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | $40,000 | Pasedena, CA, US | Grant To Lease And Install | 2020 |
| St Francis Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Young & Healthy | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 41-1890875 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1532 Pennington, NJ 08534-0691 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gesner Johnson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Russell Johnson |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Marcia Campbell |
| Secretary | Paul Johnson |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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