The Johnson Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-5408548
Foundation Overview
Based in Portland, OR, The Johnson Charitable Trust has awarded 156 grants totaling $14,031,070 to organizations in Oregon, Colorado and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $1,570,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 11 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Portland (65%), Fairview (19%), Oregon City (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 381% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (37%). 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 The Johnson Charitable Trust'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Results | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| College Possible | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $35,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | $70,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | $85,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $85,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $85,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $85,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $942,000 | Covington, KY, US | Giving Acct #1175253 | 2024 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $170,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2024 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $250,000 | Fairview, OR, US | The Garden Project | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Snohomish County | $15,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| College Possible | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,025,000 | Covington, KY, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Incight | $40,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2023 |
| Kids Unlimited | $20,000 | Medford, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2023 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | $20,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Grant | 2023 |
| Reading Results | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | $50,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Smart Reading | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $30,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Capacity Building Grant | 2023 |
| Clackamas Service Center | $120,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $200,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Path Homes | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Latino Network | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Bridge Meadows | $22,500 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Civil Learning Project | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2023 |
| Aeme | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Salem Marion & Polk Counties | $15,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Snohomish County | $15,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Casa Of Clackamas County | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| College Possible | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Ethos Music Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,440,000 | Covington, KY, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Greater Than | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Impact Nw | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Incight | $45,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Kids Unlimited | $15,000 | Medford, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $60,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Homeless Family Solutions | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | $20,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Reading Results | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | $50,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Smart Reading | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $30,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Capacity Building Grant | 2022 |
| Team Rubicon | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Aeme | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Salem Marion & Polk Counties | $15,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Snohomish County | $15,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Casa Of Clackamas County | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| College Possible | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Ethos Music Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,440,000 | Covington, KY, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Greater Than | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Impact Nw | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Incight | $45,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Kids Unlimited | $15,000 | Medford, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $60,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Homeless Family Solutions | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | $20,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Grant | 2022 |
| Reading Results | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | $50,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Smart Reading | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $30,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Capacity Building Grant | 2022 |
| Team Rubicon | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operating Grant | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Salem Marion & Polk Counties | $25,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Portland | $11,693 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Snohomish County | $15,000 | Everett, WA, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Bridge Meadows | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Children's Public Private Partnership (cp3) | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Clackamas Service Center | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| College Possible | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2021 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | $1,000,000 | Covington, KY, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Glide Revitalization | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Impact Nw | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2021 |
| Incight | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2021 |
| Kids Unlimited | $10,000 | Medford, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Lines For Life | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2021 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Program Grant | 2021 |
| Nonprofit Association Of Oregon | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| North Pole Studio | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | $230,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Portland Homeless Family Solutions | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | $15,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Program Grant | 2021 |
| Reading Results | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | $88,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Smart Reading | $40,000 | Fairview, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $40,000 | Fairview, OR, US | Capacity Building Grant | 2021 |
| The Children's Book Bank | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Operating Grant | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Portland | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Empower All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Discover Their Full Potential As Caring, Engaged Responsible Community Members. | 2020 |
| Catlin Gabel School | $2,250 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Provide Pre-kindergarten Through 12th Grade School | 2020 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High School | $100,000 | Portland, OR, US | The Foundation Plays An Important Role In Ensuring The Viability Of Concordias Numerous Programs And Initiatives. | 2020 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $55,000 | Portland, OR, US | Providing A Path Of Hope And Possibilities To Homeless And At-risk Young People | 2020 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | $1,570,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Improve Lives For All Oregonians Through The Power Of Philanthropy | 2020 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Help To Inspire Curiosity Through Engaging Science Learning Experiences | 2020 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support Of Portland Community College Students And Departmental Programs | 2020 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $55,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Development And Provisions Of Services For Battered Women And Their Children In Clackamas County | 2020 |
| Greater Than | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | Supporting And Empowering Students From Poverty-impacted Communities To Thrive In Scho | 2020 |
| Oregon Botanical Project | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support To Creating A Dynamic And Innovative Botanical Conservatory In The Heart Of Portland | 2020 |
| Active Children Portland | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Empower Students To Lead Healthy Lives, Succeed Academically, And Inspire Positive Community Engagement | 2018 |
| Adaptive Sports Northwest | $10,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | To Provide And Promote Recreational, Fitness And Competitive Opportunities For People With Physical Disabilities | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Members Access To A Wealth Of Programming That Has The Power To Positively Shape And Change Their Lives | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Portland | $405,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Empower All Young People, Especially Those Who Need Us Most, To Discover Their Full Potential As Caring, Engaged Responsible Community Members. | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Snohomish County | $10,000 | Everett, WA, US | To Enable All Young People, Especially Those You Need Us Most, To Reach Their Full Potential As Productive, Caring, Responsible Citizens | 2018 |
| Bridge Meadows | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Develop And Sustain Supportive Intergenerational Communities For Families Of Children Who Have Experienced Foster Care | 2018 |
| Clackamas Service Center | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide One-stop Campus For Clackamas And Multnomah County Residents Seeking Food, Safety, Health And Stability On Their Path Toward Self-sufficiency | 2018 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | To Foster Self-empowepnt Of Women Nd Children So They Cpn Establish Lives Free Of Domestic And Sexual Violence | 2018 |
| College Possible | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Promising Youth From Low Income Backgrounds Prepare For And Earn Admission To College | 2018 |
| Dress For Success Oregon | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Empower Women To Achieve Economic Independence By Providing A Network Of Support, Professional Attire, And Development Tools To Help Women Thrive In Work And Life | 2018 |
| Incight | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unlocking The Potential Of People With Disabilities | 2018 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $40,600 | Portland, OR, US | Providing A Path Of Hope And Possibilities To Homeless And At-risk Young People | 2018 |
| Ophelia's Place | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | To Provide An After School Skill Building Program, Individual Counseling, School Partnerships And Other Consultiong Services | 2018 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | $945,527 | Portland, OR, US | To Improve Lives For All Oregonians Through The Power Of Philanthropy | 2018 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry | $60,000 | Portland, OR, US | Foster Curiosity Through Engaging Science Learning Experiences, Foster Experimentation And The Exchange Of Ideas, And Stimulate Informed Action | 2018 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | Support Of Portland Community College Students And Departmental Programs | 2018 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Promote A Creative Educational Tennis Program For Portland's Inner City Youth | 2018 |
| Smart Reading | $22,500 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide Critical Reading Support And Books To Oregon Children | 2018 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | To Provide Food, Clothing, Advocacy And Other Services To The Poor | 2018 |
| The Children's Book Bank | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Encourage Family Reading And Better Prepare Children For School By Placing Carefully Selected Bundles Of Books Into The Hands And Homes Of Low Income, Educationally At-risk Young Children | 2018 |
| The Dougy Center For Grieving Children & Families | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide Support Center For Grieving Children And Their Families | 2018 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center | $10,000 | Aloha, OR, US | To Provide Primary Medical Services To Migrant/seasonal Farm Workers And Other Medically Indigent Groups In Washington County And Surrounding Areas. | 2018 |
| Warm Springs Community Action Team | $10,000 | Warm Springs, OR, US | To Help People Build Financial Independence And Small Businesses In Warm Springs, Oregon. | 2018 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth College | $10,000 | Hanover, NH, US | General Operation Supprt | 2018 |
| Soul River Inc | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Connect Inner City Youth And Us Military Veterans On Deployments To The Outdoors Through Incredible Outdoor Educational Transformation Experiences | 2018 |
| Catlin Gabel School | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Provide Pre-kindergarten Through 12th Grade School | 2018 |
| Black Parent Initiative | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Educate And Mobilize The Parents And Caregivers Of Black And Mult-ethnic Children | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Boys And Girls Clubs Are A Safe Place To Learn And Grow - All While Having Fun. | 2017 |
| Clackamas Service Center | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide Assistance Programs For The Underprivileged | 2017 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Provide Long-term Support To Children And Youth Living In Under-resourced Communites | 2017 |
| Lewis And Clark Montessori Charter School | $10,000 | Gresham, OR, US | To Provide Second Classroom At Alder Elementary | 2017 |
| Museum At Warm Springs | $20,000 | Warm Springs, OR, US | Preserve, Advance, And Share The Heritage Of The Confederated Tribes Of Warm Springs | 2017 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Prevent Youth Homelessness And Provide Resources And Skills They Need | 2017 |
| Open School | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide An Alternative School For Problem Students. | 2017 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | $70,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Charitable Purposes Primarily In And For The Benefit Of The State Of Oregon | 2017 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | For The Early Childhood Experiences Initiative | 2017 |
| Portland Tennis And Education | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Promote A Creative Educational Tennis Program For Portland's Inner City Youth | 2017 |
| Rosemary Anderson Poic | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Reconnect At-risk Youth With High School Education | 2017 |
| Smart | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide Critical Reading Support And Books To Oregon Children | 2017 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $25,000 | Fairview, OR, US | To Provide Food, Clothing, Advocacy And Other Services To The Poor | 2017 |
| Team Rubicon | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Unite Military Veterans With First Responders To Rapidly Deploy Emergency Response Teams | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-5408548 |
| Website | http://www.johnsoncharitabletrust.org/ |
| Address | 520 SW YAMHILL ST STE 500 Portland, OR 97204-1328 |
Key People (3)
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| President | A Campion |
|---|---|
| Vice President And Treasur | Matt Semler |
| Secretary | Traci Rose |
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