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Cleveland Johnson CRUT

Preselected recipients only Russell Springs, Kentucky · EIN 836543134

Cleveland Johnson CRUT is a private foundation in Russell Springs, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. 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 $8,000 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$23,0003$143,989
2024$8,0002$148,249
2025$23,0003$143,214

How to apply

Cleveland Johnson CRUT 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 Cleveland Johnson CRUT funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky3$23,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Crusades 4 the Cross
Somerset, KY
To be used for charitable mission work only.$15,000
Clear Springs Baptist Church
Russell Springs, KY
To be used for charitable mission work only.$4,000
Cedar Springs Baptist Church
Russell Springs, KY
To be used for charitable mission work only.$4,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Cleveland Johnson CRUT accept grant applications?

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

How much does Cleveland Johnson CRUT give?

$23,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs Cleveland Johnson CRUT?

Its 2025 filing lists Rex Johnson (Foundation Mgr.).

What does Cleveland Johnson CRUT fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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