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Johnston Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Marcos, California · EIN 330755496

Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Marcos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,286 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,0007$280,140
2024$12,2864$288,316
2025$13,0003$325,577

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Johnston Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$9,000
North Carolina1$4,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Pancreatic cancer research$5,000
Individual
NC
Homeles family support & transition$4,000
Individual
CA
Reduce gang involvement$4,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Johnston Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Johnston Family Foundation give?

$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs Johnston Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jacquelyn Schoell (Ceo), Eric J Beyrouty (Treasurer), Steven Johnston (Director) and Gregory Johnston (Vice Preside) among 11 officers and trustees.

What does Johnston Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and human services.

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