Owen M Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen M Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,835 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$80,835
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $94,185 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 | $94,185 | 44 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $80,835 | 43 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Owen M Johnson Family 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 Owen M Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,635 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 6 | $5,200 |
| Washington | 6 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $3,750 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $3,250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County Community Foundation | Donation | $30,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Gettysburg College | Donation | $3,000 |
| Harvard Law School Fund | Donation | $2,500 |
| Weta | Donation | $2,500 |
| Dartmouth College | Donation | $2,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Donation | $2,000 |
| Gettysburg Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| American Antitrust Institute | Donation | $2,000 |
| University of Penn Wharton Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Donation | $1,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Donation | $1,000 |
| NOLS Leadership School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Northwest Folklife | Donation | $1,000 |
| Richard Hugo House | Donation | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Donation | $1,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| First Responder Therapy Dogs | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Hun School of Princeton | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gettysburg VFD | Donation | $500 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Donation | $500 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Donation | $500 |
| Cascade Bicycle Club | Donation | $500 |
| Foxcroft School | Donation | $500 |
| Wellesley College | Donation | $500 |
| Animal Harbor | Donation | $500 |
| Cabin John Park VFD | Donation | $500 |
| AOPA Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Hope for the Warriors | Donation | $500 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Donation | $500 |
| Mountain Goat Trail Alliance | Donation | $250 |
| St Andrews Sewanee School | Donation | $250 |
| Sewanee Community Chest | Donation | $250 |
| George Washingtons Mount Vernon | Donation | $250 |
| South Cumberland Community Fund | Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Owen M Johnson Jr
- Emily J McNair
- Owen M Johnson III
Questions people ask
Does Owen M Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen M Johnson Family Foundation give?
$80,835 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Owen M Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Owen M Johnson Jr (Trustee), Emily J McNair (Trustee) and Owen M Johnson III (Trustee).
What does Owen M Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.