Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $141,700 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $46,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$141,700
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$46,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $134,700 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,200 | 18 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $134,700 | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $141,700 | 19 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $46,000 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $23,200 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $18,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Wwii Museum | General operating fund | $46,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| JDRF | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St Francis House | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church | General operating fund | $5,700 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating fund | $3,500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General operating fund | $3,500 |
| Little Rock Compassion Center | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Parish Episcopal School | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| St Vincents Breast Center | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Washington University St Louis | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Macarthur Mueseum | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Hospice | General operating fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale E Johnston
- Janice D Johnston
- Jill E Johnston
- Neal D Johnston
- Gordon D Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation give?
$141,700 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale E Johnston (President), Janice D Johnston (Secretary/Treasurer), Jill E Johnston (Board Member) and Neal D Johnston (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dale & Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.