named programs · 1 · from sources
what they call their work
Johnson Justice Fellowship
A full-time two-year fellowship based in New York City for rising social justice leaders, aiming to build a pipeline for careers in public service. Fellows work with host organizations like New American Leaders, Riders Alliance, and New Economy Project.
activities · 2 groups
what they do
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General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
- Grantmaking ProgramHas awarded more than $74 million in grants since the foundation's inception, supporting external organizations in their work.
- Grantmaking programHas awarded more than $74 million in grants since the foundation's inception, supporting external organizations and initiatives aligned with its mission.
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Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
- Johnson Justice Fellowship ProgramOperates a full-time, two-year fellowship program in New York City for emerging social justice leaders, with multiple cohorts supported since inception. Fellows are placed at partner organizations such as Riders Alliance, Center for Popular Democracy, and New American Leaders.
- Johnson Justice Fellowship programOperates a full-time, two-year fellowship program in New York City for emerging social justice leaders, with cohorts of three fellows placed at partner organizations such as Riders Alliance, Center for Popular Democracy, and New American Leaders. The program launched an inaugural cohort and began a second cohort in September 2025.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$222K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$200K90%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$486K
balance sheet
Total assets$6.95M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6.95M
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -45.1%
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Center for Popular Democracy Partner — Host organization for inaugural Johnson Justice Fellow.
- Intergenerational Change Initiative Partner — Partnered with Mia Legaspi-Cavin on a New York City-based action research project addressing systemic barriers.
- New American Leaders Partner — Host organization for Johnson Justice Fellows, including Valeria Paz and inaugural fellow José Galarza.
- New American Leaders Partner — Host organization for the electoral track of the Johnson Justice Fellowship.
- New Economy Project Partner — Host organization for the policy/advocacy track of the Johnson Justice Fellowship.
- Osborne Association Partner — Former employer of program officer Mia Legaspi-Cavin, where she managed youth mentoring programs aligned with JFF’s justice grantmaking.
- REclaimED Partner — Co-founded by program officer Jamison Lerner, who leads JFF’s grantmaking in Vermont.
- Riders Alliance Partner — Host organization for Johnson Justice Fellows, including Mayana Torres and inaugural fellow José Galarza.
- Riders Alliance Partner — Host organization for the grassroots track of the Johnson Justice Fellowship.
- True Colors United Partner — Featured as a grantee of the Johnson Family Foundation.
- Vera Institute of Justice Partner — Former employer of program officer Mia Legaspi-Cavin, where she worked on the Restoring Promise Initiative supported by JFF’s justice portfolio.