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Walter S Johnson Foundation C/o Whittier Trust Grants
Private foundation · EIN 23-7003595 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $5.3M
- Grants reported
- 53
- Median grant
- $75K
- Future commitments
- $1.7M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53 | $5.3M |
Where Walter S Johnson Foundation C/o Whittier Trust gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL PROJECT FUND DAF | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $588K |
| AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE IN EDUCATION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $300K |
| CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS POOLED FUND | KANSAS CITY, MO | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $300K |
| AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC (FUND FOR EDUCATION SUCCESS) | WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $250K |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CA | CONCORD, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $225K |
| IFOSTER | TRUCKEE, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $200K |
| NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $200K |
| SCHOOL HOUSE CONNECTION | WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $200K |
| NEW WAYS TO WORK INC | MONTEBELLO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $200K |
| JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $170K |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ALLIANCE OF NV | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $150K |
| MAKE IT HOME | SAN RAFAEL, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $150K |
| FOSTER KINSHIP | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $150K |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS FOUNDATION | LAS VEGAS, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $150K |
| CIVICORPS SCHOOLS | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $150K |
| FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES | SACRAMENTO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $140K |
| PARENTS BY CHOICE | STOCKTON, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $125K |
| CA LOCAL CONSERVATION CORPS | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| FIRST STAR INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| ASPIRANET | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| A HOME WITHIN | OAKLAND, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| SOAR FOR YOUTH | BERKELEY, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| UC BERKELEY (CHILD WELFARE INDICATORS PROJECT) | BERKELEY, CA | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
| EDDY HOUSE | RENO, NV | TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. | 2024 | $100K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- ASHLEY FONTANETTA
- Address
- 505 MONTGOMERY ST STE 1200 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94111
- Phone
- 6264033288
- Deadlines
- 12 WEEKS BEFORE THE BOARD MEETING THAT THE PROPOSAL IS TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Application materials
- THE FOUNDATION REQUESTS THAT APPLICANTS SUBMIT A NARRATIVE PROPOSAL WHICH DESCRIBES THE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED; THE METHOD OF OPERATION, GOALS & ANTICIPATED RESULTS OF THE PROJECT; BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION OF THE SPONSORING AGENCY; THE TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING & AMOUNT REQUESTED; COPY OF FEDERAL RULING LETTER GRANTING TAX EXEMPTION & PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. THE FOUNDATION HAS FOUR GRANTMAKING CYCLES PER YEAR. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF FULL PROPOSAL IS APPROXIMATELY 12 WEEKS BEFORE THE BOARD MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSAL IS TO BE CONSIDERED. APPLICANTS ARE URGED TO CALL OR SUBMIT A BRIEF INITIAL INQUIRY SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FULL PROPOSAL.
- Restrictions
- AREAS OF INTEREST-THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED AND TRANSITION-AGED FOSTER YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS BY PROMOTING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM AND SUPPORTING HIGH IMPACT AND PROMISING PRACTICES. THE PRIORITY AREAS ARE, PROVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICES AND PROMOTION OF SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND CAREER. GRANT RANGE - NOT MORE THAN 1/3 OF AN ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET. LIMITATIONS - THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR SECTARIAN PURPOSES, SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMORIAL CAMPAIGNS, ENDOWMENT DRIVES, CAPITAL OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, OR DEFICIT FUNDING. GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS SERVED - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND WASHOE AND CLARK COUNTIES, NEVADA.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Walter S Johnson Foundation C/o Whittier Trust's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.