Edward C Johnson Fund
Preselected recipients only
Edward C Johnson Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.5 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $264,100 and the largest $1.5 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$16.5 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$264,100
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$714 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $22.0 million the year before.
64% 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 | $22.0 million | 44 | $595 million |
| 2024 | $16.5 million | 42 | $714 million |
How to apply
Edward C Johnson Fund 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 Edward C Johnson Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $278,200 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $7.3 million |
| Maine | 11 | $4.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1.8 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $400,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $350,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Acquisition for preservation | $1.5 million |
| Revolutionary Spaces Inc | Operations support | $1.5 million |
| National Park Foundation | Discovery research (science) | $1.0 million |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc | Endowment | $1.0 million |
| Tinker Island Foundation | General operating / annual support | $827,500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc | Endowment | $650,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Program development / evaluation | $575,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | Construction | $570,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Property care; buildings; construction | $500,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc | Program development / evaluation | $500,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Construction | $500,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Program development / evaluation | $500,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Data collection & storage | $500,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc | Construction | $460,000 |
| Great Works Regional Land Trust | Acquisition for preservation | $400,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Program development / evaluation | $400,000 |
| Island Heritage Trust Inc | Acquisition for preservation | $350,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Property care; buildings; construction | $300,000 |
| Connecticut River Conservancy | New construction | $300,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | Endowment | $300,000 |
| National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty | Endowment | $278,200 |
| Camp Beech Cliff | Endowment | $250,000 |
| Neponset River Watershed Association | Planning | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General operating / annual support | $250,000 |
| World Ocean School | General operating / annual support | $250,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | Operations support | $200,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | Operations support | $200,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Inc | Land / building acquisition | $200,000 |
| Old North Foundation of Boston Inc | Technology & equipment | $200,000 |
| Nashua River Watershed Association | Construction | $200,000 |
| Upper Saco Valley Land Trust | Land / building acquisition | $200,000 |
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust | Acquisition for preservation | $170,000 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Acquisition for preservation | $150,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy | Planning | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collections | Property care; buildings; historic preservation | $150,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | R&d / innovation / pilots | $125,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina | Property care; buildings; renovation | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Installations (arts & culture) | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Acquisition for preservation | $100,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Acquisition for preservation | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maura Marx
- Abigail P Johnson
- Elizabeth L Johnson
- Edward C Johnson IV
- Christopher J McKown
- Daniel M Ardito
- Kevin Saunders
Questions people ask
Does Edward C Johnson Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward C Johnson Fund give?
$16.5 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $264,100.
Who runs Edward C Johnson Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Maura Marx (President), Abigail P Johnson (Director and VP), Elizabeth L Johnson (Director and VP) and Edward C Johnson IV (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Edward C Johnson Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and arts and culture.