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Walter S Johnson Foundation: 53 grants to organizations, $5.3 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Walter S Johnson Foundation, a private foundation in San Francisco, CA, paid 53 grants to organizations totaling $5,335,000 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 13, 2025. The largest was $588,000 to Special Project Fund Daf in San Francisco, CA for to promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults..
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- EIN
- 237003595
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Assets
- $133,422,418
- Grants paid
- $5,335,000
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202533179349101543. It reported $5,335,000 in grants paid; 53 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Project Fund Daf | San Francisco, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $588,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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. | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| California College Pathways Pooled Fund | Kansas City, MO | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 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. | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ca | Concord, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $225,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ifoster | Truckee, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nevada System of Higher Education | Las Vegas, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Ways To Work Inc | Montebello, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| School House Connection | Washington DC, DC | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| John Burton Advocates for Youth | San Francisco, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Youth development | $170,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 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. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Civicorps Schools | Oakland, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Foster Kinship | North Las Vegas, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Make It Home | San Rafael, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| 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. | Education | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Sacramento, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Education | $140,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Parents By Choice | Stockton, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| A Home Within | Oakland, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aspiranet | South San Francisco, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ca Local Conservation Corps | Los Angeles, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eddy House | Reno, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Star Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Soar for Youth | Berkeley, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Uc Berkeley (child Welfare Indicators Project) | Berkeley, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Nevada Reno | Reno, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Foster Youth Institute | Washington DC, DC | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Youth development | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alliance for Community Advocacy | Oakland, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boosted Diplomas | Reno, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Education | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| East Bay Community Law Center | Berkeley, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Crime and legal-related | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Center for Youth Law | Oakland, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Olive Crest | Las Vegas, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Works Alliance | Santa Barbara, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Community improvement and capacity building | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Truckee Meadow Community College Foundaton | Reno, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ca Homeless Youth Project | Sacramento, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth Forward | Sacramento, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bronco Bench Foundation | Santa Clara, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Open Medicine Foundation | Agoura Hills, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Medical research | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| San Francisco Recreation & Parks | San Francisco, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Childcare Resources | Vero Beach, FL | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Food Bank Inc | Tucson, AZ | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services | Baldwin Park, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Maypearl | Maypearl, TX | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Community improvement and capacity building | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Indian River Soccer Association Inc | Vero Beach, FL | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kid in the Corner | Scottsdale, AZ | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Haven Tennis Outreachyale University | New Haven, CT | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Palm Harbor University High School Center for Wellness & Medical | Palm Harber, FL | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| San Francisco Friends School | San Francisco, CA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Open Window School | Bellevue, WA | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washoe County School District | Reno, NV | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Corvallis Homeless Shelter Coalition | Corvallis, OR | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hutto Resource Center | Hutto, TX | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Linn-Benton Community College Foundation | Albany, OR | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pop Up Birthday | Austin, TX | To promote positive change to the policies and systems that assist youth in becoming successful adults. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $735,000 |
| Education | $390,000 |
| Youth development | $250,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $85,000 |
| Crime and legal-related | $75,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $60,000 |
| Medical research | $20,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $10,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| California | $3,020,000 |
| Nevada | $1,085,000 |
| District of Columbia | $830,000 |
| Missouri | $300,000 |
| Florida | $30,000 |
| Arizona | $20,000 |
| Texas | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | $10,000 |
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Updated November 13, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.