The mission of the Johnson Foundation is to support and strengthen nonprofit organizations in the City of Cincinnati through thoughtful grantmaking. Their focus is on equity and inclusion, primarily serving nonprofits in Cincinnati’s urban core that aim to eliminate discrimination, empower women, or provide opportunities for marginalized populations.
The Johnson Foundation Grant program is guided by the principles of supporting essential community needs through effective and well-planned initiatives. They prioritize projects and organizations that demonstrate clear merit, financial need (especially those that attract additional funding or lead to self-sufficiency), strong organizational capacity, alignment with the Foundation’s geographic focus on the Greater Cincinnati area, mission focus in line with the Foundation's priorities, and a willingness to collaborate with other community stakeholders.