Paul A Johnson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Haven, Michigan, registered in 1957, with $7,767 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2025)
$7,767
▲ 59.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$12K
Net assets
$45K
Employees
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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 Paul 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 →
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 Paul A Johnson Foundation: 45 mo reserves · -57% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Paul 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 →
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 Paul A Johnson Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $26K (FY2014) to $7,767 (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-57.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$48K
Total liabilities
$2,898
Net assets
$45K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,767▲59.7% | $12,199▲54.8% | $45,425▼8.9% | $48,323▼8.9% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $4,862▲164% | $7,883▲111% | $49,857▼5.7% | $53,032▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,845▲109% | $3,735▼41.4% | $52,878▼3.5% | $52,878▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $884▼90.8% | $6,371▼25.3% | $54,768▼9.1% | $54,768▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $9,607▲59.2% | $8,534▼28.7% | $60,255▲1.8% | $60,255▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $6,033▲22.0% | $11,963▼28.9% | $59,182▼9.1% | $59,182▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,947▼36.5% | $16,819▲2.7% | $65,112▼15.4% | $65,112▼15.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $7,794▼8.8% | $16,378▼52.5% | $76,984▼10.0% | $76,984▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $8,549▼6.8% | $34,477▼28.4% | $85,568▼23.3% | $85,568▼23.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $9,176▼52.8% | $48,157▼20.7% | $111,496▼25.9% | $111,496▼25.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $19,421▼26.6% | $60,722▲11.9% | $150,477▼21.5% | $150,477▼21.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $26,467 | $54,260 | $191,778 | $191,778 | 990PF |
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Data for Paul A Johnson Foundation (EIN 38-6048818) 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.