Gesner Johnson Foundation
Accepts applications
Gesner Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $710,094 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $56,275. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$710,094
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$56,275
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2025 was up from $709,785 the year before.
95% 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 | $671,200 | 18 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $709,785 | 16 | $16.8 million |
| 2025 | $710,094 | 19 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gesner-Johnson Fdn 2 PICKWICK PLAZA 4th FL, Greenwich, CT 06830 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 863-7639 |
| What to submit | Letter of request stating needs and purprose of grant funds |
| Restrictions | Grant used for religious, charitable, scientific, and education purposes |
What Gesner Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $371,794 |
| Washington | 7 | $238,300 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Outreach | Unrestricted general | $56,275 |
| World Relief Western Washington | Unrestricted general | $50,400 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Hope Refuge Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Your Neighbor to Love Coalition | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Seattle School of Theology & Psychology | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Urban Impact | Unrestricted general | $49,550 |
| Solutions for Change | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Testimony Gospel Brand Ministries Inc | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Journey House | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation (Grace) | Unrestricted general | $39,000 |
| Cura Smiles Inc | Unrestricted general | $33,530 |
| Our Arts Foundation | Unrestricted general | $31,689 |
| United Way of Pierce County | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Agros International | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Rise Urban Leadership Institute of San Diego | Unrestricted general | $21,300 |
| Antioch Adoptions | Grant for upgrading | $20,000 |
| Friends in Deed (The Fid Group) | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Impact Latin America | Unrestricted general | $13,350 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Johnson
- Marcia Campbell
- Paul Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Gesner Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gesner Johnson Foundation give?
$710,094 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Gesner Johnson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Johnson (President), Marcia Campbell (Treasurer) and Paul Johnson (Secretary).
What does Gesner Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.