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Joel D John Foundation

Preselected recipients only Farmington, Connecticut · EIN 363481398

Joel D John Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $110,000. 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 $135,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$125,0004$2.5 million
2024$135,0003$2.7 million
2025$150,0003$3.1 million

How to apply

Joel D John 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 Joel D John Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$125,000
Connecticut1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
Encourage Education & Religious Service$110,000
Hope Foundation for a Better Tomorrow
Farmington, CT
Encourage Educational Development$25,000
Bible Related Ministries
Hinsdale, IL
Encourage Education & Religious Service$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joel D John Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Joel D John Foundation give?

$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Joel D John Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sara Harrington (President), David John (Secretary) and Douglas John (Treasurer).

What does Joel D John Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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