Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 39 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 23 | $25.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 20 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rupert H Johnson Jr Trustee One Franklin Pkwy 4th FL Bldg 920, San Mateo, CA 94402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 312-2425 |
What Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $770,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $220,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| Focused Ultra Sound Foundation | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| United Religion Intiative | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Charitable support | $100,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| Mercy High School | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| Norwich University | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| UCSF | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | Charitable support | $50,000 |
| Witnessing History Ed Foundation | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| The Generals Redoubt | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Addiction Education Society | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Lymelight Foundation | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Bronxville School Foundation | Charitable support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rupert H Johnson Jr
Questions people ask
Does Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rupert H Johnson Jr (Trustee).
What does Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.