Barbara P Johnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara P Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $397,747 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $274,153. 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$397,747
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$274,153
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 10 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $397,747 | 9 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
Barbara P 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 Barbara P Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $39,166 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $274,153 |
| California | 1 | $51,373 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,055 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of NJ | Barbara Piasecka Johnson Charitable Fund - To support the organization's mission | $274,153 |
| Individual | Stanford graduate program global experience requirement | $51,373 |
| Individual | For piano pedagogy studies at Kansas University (program previously canceled due to covid-19) | $30,465 |
| Individual | Grant for 2023-2024 Harvard Graduate School of Public Health | $25,055 |
| Individual | Grant for 2023-2024 Harvard Graduate School of Public Health | $5,000 |
| Aperio Assoc for Education of Children and | To support the organization's mission | $4,441 |
| Kolobrzeg Assoc for Assit to Childn With Autism | To support the organization's mission | $4,260 |
| Individual | Grant for 2023-2024 western kentucky university | $2,500 |
| Caroline's Hope | To further charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ania Tkacz
- Christopher Piasecki
- Mary Piasecki
- Waldemar Piasecki
Questions people ask
Does Barbara P Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara P Johnson Foundation give?
$397,747 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Barbara P Johnson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ania Tkacz (Secretary), Christopher Piasecki (President/Chairman/Director), Mary Piasecki (Treasurer/Director) and Waldemar Piasecki (Vice President/Director).
What does Barbara P Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.