Built on belief. Driven by purpose.
The N Johnson Foundation is a community-driven nonprofit supporting children and families through education, emotional wellness, and direct community support.
A child cannot learn when they are hungry, afraid, or unseen.
The N. Johnson Foundation was established with a simple but powerful conviction: every child deserves the tools, support, and emotional safety to thrive in school and in life.
We work to ease financial burdens on families, promote emotional wellness, and make sure every student walks into school prepared — with supplies in hand and support in their corner. Our work spans Belize and the United States, rooted in culturally respectful, community-first solutions that address both practical needs and long-term healing.
Through generous support from book sales and community donations, we fund scholarships, supply drives, school donations, and emerging mental wellness programs — directly reaching the students and families who need it most.
Our values guide everything.
Mental Wellness
We believe emotional health is the foundation of learning. A supported child is a child who can grow.
Educational Equity
Every student — regardless of zip code or income — deserves access to quality education and the supplies to succeed.
Self-Love & Boundaries
We teach young people that caring for themselves is not selfish — it's essential. Healthy boundaries create healthy communities.
Community First
We don't bring solutions from the outside. We listen, learn, and build programs that respect the communities we serve.
Youth Empowerment
Young people are not just beneficiaries — they are leaders, mentors, and changemakers in their own right.
Emotional Intelligence
We foster the skills to understand, express, and manage emotions — equipping young people for life beyond the classroom.
Nicole Johnson, MHA
Founder & Executive DirectorNicole Johnson is a U.S. Veteran, published author, and Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialist with a Master of Healthcare Administration. Her years in behavioral health — combined with her own lived experience — give her a rare ability to bridge systems thinking with deep human compassion.
Her published novels, centered on themes of resilience and healing, directly fund the Foundation's programs — creating a unique model where storytelling fuels real-world change.
Monica Stuart, Esq.
Co-Founder & Attorney-at-LawMonica Stuart brings governance, compliance, and advocacy expertise to the Foundation — ensuring it operates with transparency, accountability, and an unwavering ethical foundation. Her legal acumen and passion for community justice make her an essential pillar of the organization's leadership.
Our heart is in Belize — and growing.
The Foundation was born from a deep personal connection to Belizean communities where educational access and financial hardship prevent talented, eager children from reaching their potential.
We show up with culturally respectful, community-first solutions — not charity, but solidarity. From our base in Torrance, California, we raise funds, build partnerships, and coordinate programs that flow directly to the students and schools that need them most.
Ready to make a difference?
Whether you donate, volunteer, or partner with us — every action helps a child show up to school ready to learn.