Betty Wold Johnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Betty Wold Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.9 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $10.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28.9 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$856 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $306,000 the year before.
95% of its 2024 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 | $306,000 | 2 | $741 million |
| 2024 | $28.9 million | 19 | $856 million |
How to apply
Betty Wold Johnson 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 Betty Wold Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $16.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5.1 million |
| New Jersey | 4 | $4.8 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 1 | $800,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Success Academy | General support | $10.0 million |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $5.0 million |
| Deerfield Academy | General support | $5.0 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $2.5 million |
| Grounds for Sculpture | General support | $2.0 million |
| Mke 2024 Host Committee | General support | $1.0 million |
| NRDC | General support | $830,000 |
| Johnson Center for Child Health and Development | General support | $800,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $300,000 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $300,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $250,000 |
| The Friends of Foundation Academies | General support | $250,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | General support | $200,000 |
| Mount Vernon | General support | $200,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $100,000 |
| Client Earth | General support | $50,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education | General support | $50,000 |
| The Doe Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| The Children's Home Society of New Jersey | General support | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- IRA Akselrad
- Christopher W Johnson
- Robert W Johnson IV
- Theresa Altobelli
- Lauren Howard
Questions people ask
Does Betty Wold Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Betty Wold Johnson Foundation give?
$28.9 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Betty Wold Johnson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists IRA Akselrad (President), Christopher W Johnson (Co-President), Robert W Johnson IV (Co-President) and Theresa Altobelli (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Betty Wold Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.