Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
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About Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
The foundation makes a small number of large, targeted gifts focused on nature conservation, funding organizations that manage wildlife collections and regional conservation programs. Grants are sizable and directed to national/regional conservation institutions rather than many small community organizations, suggesting interest in sustained impact on habitat preservation, wildlife care, and public nature education.
Focus Areas
Support for accredited zoos and aquariums (wildlife care, species conservation programs)Regional nature conservation centers and habitat restoration in the American WestPublic-facing nature education and outreach through conservation institutions
Who They Fund
wildlife and ecosystemsconservation organizations and land trustspeople with disabilitiesdisability service providers and support programs
Giving Approach
Concentrated giving: very few, large grants to mission-driven conservation organizations rather than many small awards; appears to fund established institutions for program or capacity support.
About Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation concentrates its recent grantmaking on nature conservation and assistance animals, with large project grants going to wildlife and conservation institutions as well as guide-dog organizations. The pattern is visible in repeated support for groups such as Association of Zoos and Aquariums and The Seeing Eye, each appearing more than once in the recent grants list. Other recipients include organizations tied to zoos, aquariums, land trusts, and species-focused conservation work, indicating a preference for specialized institutions rather than broad, general-purpose philanthropy. The foundation’s giving also includes work connected to habitat restoration, endangered species, and public-facing conservation education through organizations that operate nationally or across regions. Assistance-animal grants sit alongside conservation grants in the same portfolio, with priority given to guide dogs and other animals trained to assist people who are visually impaired or physically handicapped. Across the recent record, the grants are substantial enough to support program-level work and long-term projects, and the recipient list suggests a narrow set of mission areas that are funded consistently over time.
What Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation Funds
Nature conservation is a core theme in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $187,000 to Arizona Center for Nature for nature conservation, and the same organization received additional support in other years, showing sustained interest in that work. The foundation also funded Sempervirens Fund with $100,000 for nature conservation, while Bat Conservation International received $50,000 for the same broad purpose. Its portfolio also includes institutional support for wildlife-focused organizations. New England Aquarium received $92,045 for nature conservation, and Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education received multiple grants ranging from $75,648 to $88,157. Those gifts point to an emphasis on conservation organizations that manage animals, research, and habitat-related programming. A second major area is assistance animals. The Seeing Eye received $100,000 for handicap assistance, and Ksds Assistance Dogs Inc received $100,000 for the same category. Canine Companions also appears in the recent grants list with a $50,000 grant.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$9.7M
Total Revenue
$1.9M
Total Expenses
$1.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $14K and $45K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$45K
Geographic Reach
National28 states funded
About 4% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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