About the Foundation
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Arthur L. "Bud" Johnson, Jr.was born and raised in the
Rockford, Illinois area. Following service in the Army during
the second world war he held several sales positions with
Coleman Company and Queen Stove Company among others.
He returned to Rockford and was a distributor of appliances
and cabinet work to home builders. He later developed a
tapping system which is still popular in the beverage industry.
In 1990 Bud established The Arthur L. “Bud” Johnson in
Memory of Elaine V. Johnson Foundation. Elaine was Buds'
beloved wife.
Bud had a life-long love of German Shepherd dogs and loved
seeing them put to use to help people. He began making grants
to assist organizations providing German Shepherd guide dogs.
Rockford, Illinois area. Following service in the Army during
the second world war he held several sales positions with
Coleman Company and Queen Stove Company among others.
He returned to Rockford and was a distributor of appliances
and cabinet work to home builders. He later developed a
tapping system which is still popular in the beverage industry.
In 1990 Bud established The Arthur L. “Bud” Johnson in
Memory of Elaine V. Johnson Foundation. Elaine was Buds'
beloved wife.
Bud had a life-long love of German Shepherd dogs and loved
seeing them put to use to help people. He began making grants
to assist organizations providing German Shepherd guide dogs.
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Over time, Bud expanded to Foundation's focus include other dog breeds and handicap
assistance animals in general. He also expanded the Foundation's mission to include funding
nature conservation and the preservation of wildlife.
Bud passed away in 1997 and left the majority of his estate to the Foundation. We are
proud to continue his good work. The Foundation has helped many of organizations realize
their goals, and we’re proud to be part of their stories.
assistance animals in general. He also expanded the Foundation's mission to include funding
nature conservation and the preservation of wildlife.
Bud passed away in 1997 and left the majority of his estate to the Foundation. We are
proud to continue his good work. The Foundation has helped many of organizations realize
their goals, and we’re proud to be part of their stories.