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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Foundation · Founded 1972 · Princeton, United States
Who Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is.
- Historical Background
- The foundation was established in 1936 as the Johnson New Brunswick Foundation by Robert Wood Johnson II, who was instrumental in building the family firm, Johnson & Johnson, into a global entity. It became a national philanthropy in 1972 after receiving the bulk of Johnson's personal fortune upon his death in 1968, transforming it into one of the country's largest private foundations.
- Source of Capital
- The foundation's capital originates from an endowment established by its founder, Robert Wood Johnson II. The endowment was created from the majority of his personal estate, which consisted largely of Johnson & Johnson stock.
- Allocation Strategy
- The foundation's grantmaking is focused on health and healthcare initiatives within the United States. It directs its resources toward specific areas such as health equity, public health, and access to healthcare services. The organization's strategy involves funding research, supporting policy changes, and developing leadership to address systemic health barriers.
The funds Robert Wood Johnson Foundation backs.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is a limited partner in 177 funds. 27 of them place in the Power Law Investor Ranking; those lead, best-ranked first.
How Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s fund book is spread.
The 177 funds Robert Wood Johnson Foundation backs, by where the manager is headquartered and how many funds that manager has raised.
Where those managers are based
By fund headquarters.
- North America 12470%
- Europe 2916%
- Rest of world 2414%
United States 122 · United Kingdom 15 · China 7 · Hong Kong 6
How established those managers are
Managers grouped by how many funds they have raised — across the 105 of 177 with a fund history on record.
The companies Robert Wood Johnson Foundation backs directly.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation holds 7 companies directly, separate from the funds it commits to as a limited partner.
Plus 1 holding with no logo on record.
Inside Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s portfolio.
The 6 highest-funded portfolio companies, of 7 tracked.
CaHoCeAcCoNAOther LPs.
Other foundations in the Power Law LP ranking, closest to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation by combined power-law score — North America first, then the nearest worldwide.