Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oxford, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$83,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $83,000 the year before.
65% of its 2025 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 | $83,000 | 23 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 24 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $83,000 | 26 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Ted & Ruth 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 Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $22,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $4,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hill School | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry | General purpose | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund US | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Unrwa USA National Committee | General purpose | $3,000 |
| First Parish-Womens Parish Assoc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| George School | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Wrni Office of Development | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Crossroads Ri | General purpose | $2,500 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| International Ocd Foundation Research Fund | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Horse Play | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Rape Abuse & Incest Nat Network (Rainn) | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of the West Tisbury Library Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Island Food Pantry of Martha's Vinyard Inc | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Johnson
- Justine Johnson
- Henry Comstock
Questions people ask
Does Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation give?
$83,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Johnson (Trustee), Justine Johnson (Trustee) and Henry Comstock (Trustee).
What does Ted & Ruth Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.