Recent Grants
The mission of the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation is to promote access to educational opportunities in Cook County and to improve the quality of life in the North Shore communities of Cook, Lake and Southern St. Louis counties through grantmaking in the areas of Arts and Culture, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environment, and Social Welfare programs to qualified organizations.
Armory Arts & Music Center: Building Capacity through a Comprehensive Business Plan- $25,000
Care Partners of Cook County: General Operating Support-$20,000
Cook County Higher Education: Tuition Scholarships and the Student Support Specialist Position-$70,000
Cook County HRA: Pre-development funds for new housing projects-$50,000
Duluth Public Schools ISD 709: Enhanced Outdoor Play and Learning: Shed and Sleds Project-$15,000
Family Freedom Center: General Operating Support- $25,000
Gunflint Trail Historical Society: Video Exhibit Enhancement and Upgrade: $9,000
Minnesota Ballet: General Operating Support: $15,000
The Nature Conservancy: Highway 61 Reforested: $10,000
North Shore Area Partners: Leadership Transition: $25,000
Violence Prevention Center: Office and Development Coordinator: $28,000