Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $557,750 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$557,750
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$864,335
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,000 | 21 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $557,750 | 15 | $864,335 |
How to apply
Roy G and Naomi Harmon 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 Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $508,750 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $17,250 |
| Maine | 3 | $15,750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fuller Foundation | General | $500,000 |
| Paul Carlson Partnership | General | $15,000 |
| Colectiva Bilingue | General | $10,000 |
| Mano N Mano | General | $10,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal 1st Nations Kitchen | General | $5,750 |
| Main Street | General | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Covenant Church | General | $4,250 |
| Lacm - Women's Project Brazil | General | $3,500 |
| We Encourage | General | $1,000 |
| Skowhegan Middle School | General | $750 |
| Futsal Society | General | $500 |
| Gender Justice | General | $500 |
| Project Success | General | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $500 |
| Rozalia Project | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation give?
$557,750 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Johnston (Trustee).
What does Roy G and Naomi Harmon Johnston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.