WALTER S JOHNSON FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$5.3M+3% YoY
Grants
53
Median Grant
$75K
Organizations Funded
80
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To assist transition-aged foster and other vulnerable youth in Northern California and Nevada to become successful adults. WSJF is focused on helping youth and young adults (ages 14-26) succeed in adulthood.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
John Burton Advocates for Youth $800,000 grant; Child and Family Policy Institute $15,000; National Youth Employment Coalition $20,000; Advokids $4,500; various grants ranging from $2,010 to $20,000
How to Apply
Grant application process is by invitation only. LOI often requested before consideration for proposal invitation. Contact Program Director Yali Lincroft (ylincroft@whittiertrust.com) to determine eligibility.
Does Not Fund
Individuals; arts or film projects; international organizations; ongoing general operating costs; capital campaigns; endowments; county chapters of state organizations (generally only state organization eligible)
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.3M
Grants
53
Median
$75K
States
10
$5.2M
Grants
53
Median
$100K
States
11
$5.6M
Grants
59
Median
$100K
States
13
Grant Size Distribution
$75K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$150K
75th Pctile
$588K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $150K.
Largest Recent Grants
$588K
2024
SPECIAL PROJECT FUND DAF
CA · TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
$300K
2024
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE PATHWAYS POOLED FUND
MO · TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
$300K
2024
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE IN EDUCATION
DC · TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
$250K
2024
AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC (FUND FOR EDUCATION SUCCESS)
DC · TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
$225K
2024
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CA
CA · TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT ASSIST YOUTH IN BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.