The Johnson Ohana Foundation, founded in 2008 by musician Jack Johnson and his wife Kim, is dedicated to promoting positive and lasting change within communities. It supports organizations focused on environmental, art, and music education, aiming to foster community involvement and solution-based approaches to environmental and societal issues.
The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation supports organizations with robust community involvement, prioritizing solution-based approaches to environmental or societal problems with a commitment to long-term change. It primarily aids smaller organizations addressing issues relevant to their local communities across three central themes: Environmental Education, Arts Education for Youth, and Music Education for Youth. The foundation seeks innovative non-profits that actively engage youth and/or volunteers in projects benefitting the environment/community. It funds organizations working in visual and performing arts, media arts, community-based music programs, musical ensembles, and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of musical instruments. The foundation awards grants ranging from $2500 to $20,000 for specific programs or general operating expenses, with Music & Arts Education grants reviewed in the fall.
The bulk of our funding is allocated to one-year grants, though we occasionally disburse grants that extend over a period of up to three years. These multi-year grants are typically given to non-profit organizations with whom we have established a solid partnership and are often linked to projects that align with our prevailing funding theme.