Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Akron, Ohio, registered in 1992, with $6,468,063 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1396 Sand Run Rd, Akron, OH, 44313 EIN 25-1675809 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.5M
▼ 71.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$40.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating332 mo reserves · +77% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation: 332 mo reserves · +77% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2014) to $6.5M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $40.2M
Operating margin
77.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$40.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,468,063▼71.9% | $1,455,903▲85.5% | $40,237,662▲15.3% | $40,237,662▲15.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $23,049,578▲11534% | $784,689▼45.5% | $34,899,743▲178% | $34,899,743▲178% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $198,122▼78.4% | $1,438,858▲20.3% | $12,556,972▼5.6% | $12,556,972▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $915,353▲85.8% | $1,196,541▲10.4% | $13,302,696▲2.7% | $13,302,696▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $492,576▲30.0% | $1,084,086▼13.0% | $12,953,463▲0.1% | $12,953,463▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $379,005▲49.6% | $1,246,239▲6.4% | $12,945,962▼3.0% | $12,945,962▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $253,302▼73.2% | $1,171,183▲48.2% | $13,351,589▼3.4% | $13,351,589▼3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $943,939▲3222% | $790,529▲16.5% | $13,819,928▲9.2% | $13,819,928▲9.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | -$30,232▼159% | $678,644▼2.4% | $12,650,716▼5.0% | $12,650,716▼5.0% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $51,612 | $695,399 | $13,316,151 | $13,316,151 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1675809, based in Akron, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation's EIN?
- Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1675809.
- How much revenue does Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation report?
- Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation reported $6,468,063 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carl J and Margot A Johnson Foundation (EIN 25-1675809) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.