Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $686,900 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $454,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$686,900
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$454,400
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $293,900 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $394,150 | 23 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $293,900 | 23 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $686,900 | 19 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnso PO Box 778, New York, NY 10013 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 485-5400 |
| What to submit | No form specified |
What Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $496,900 |
| Florida | 4 | $84,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artists Association of Nantucket | General operating support | $454,400 |
| Key West Literary Society | Elizabeth bishop house | $33,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Key West Literary Society | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Shippensburg University Foundation | Ada horton scholarship | $25,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | 2025 elaine wold memorial | $21,000 |
| Sakyong Potrang | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| George Street Playhouse | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hopewell Valley Arts Council | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Screenwriters Colony | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Type Media Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Key West Players | Waterfront playhouse | $5,000 |
| McCarter Theatre Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Screenwriters Colony | 2025 almanack summer soiree spotlight sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Town of Barnet | Flood relief fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | In support of carter stewart's film the disruptors | $2,500 |
| Lake Harvey Association | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce H Johnson
- Michael Greenleaf
- John S Johnson
- India Blake
Questions people ask
Does Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc give?
$686,900 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joyce H Johnson (President,secretary (Deceased 9/30/25)), Michael Greenleaf (Trustee, Treasurer (Started 10/1/25)), John S Johnson (President (Term Started 10/1/25)) and India Blake (Secretary (Term Started 10/1/25)).
What does Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.