Johnston-Hanson Foundation
Accepts applications
Johnston-Hanson Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $390,010 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$390,010
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $309,762 the year before.
39% 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 | $266,462 | 38 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $309,762 | 29 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $390,010 | 40 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Johnston Hanson Foundation 330 6th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 731-9274 |
| What to submit | No formal application forms required. Submit inquiry by phone or mail. |
| Restrictions | No grants to individuals. Grants to independent, not public institutions. In general, no grants to the medical field. |
What Johnston-Hanson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $189,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $38,000 |
| California | 6 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $26,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $26,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $13,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | General support | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $38,000 |
| Gonzaga Preparatory School | Scholarships | $34,510 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane | General support | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $20,000 |
| Mission Scholars | General support | $20,000 |
| Ridgeview Classical Schools | General support | $15,000 |
| Market House Theatre | General support | $12,500 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | General support | $10,500 |
| Spokane Children's Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Dishman Hills Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Meridian International | General support | $10,000 |
| NW Museum of Arts Culture | General support | $10,000 |
| Schweitzer Alpine Racing School | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah | Butler-Hardman Scholars | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Spokane | General support | $5,000 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hill Center Old Naval Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Smith College | General support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life | General support | $5,000 |
| American Academy of Diplomacy | General support | $5,000 |
| Angels Foster Care | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Santa Barbara Teachers Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Wapiyapi | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| SMHS Royal Pride Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational support | $500 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Butler
- Kelsey Scarborough
- Kira Hanson
- Eric A Hanson
- Ann H Scarborough
- Victoria Butler
Questions people ask
Does Johnston-Hanson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Johnston-Hanson Foundation give?
$390,010 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Johnston-Hanson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Norman Butler (Director), Kelsey Scarborough (Director), Kira Hanson (Director) and Eric A Hanson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Johnston-Hanson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.