Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $298,279 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,000. 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$298,279
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $298,881 the year before.
54% 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 | $255,499 | 21 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $298,881 | 29 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $298,279 | 24 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Edwin M Johnston Jr 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 Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $80,000 |
| New York | 4 | $76,779 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nichols School | Capital campaign | $37,000 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | To save endangered wildlife and protects | $30,000 |
| Road to Responsibility Inc | Services for individuals with disabilities | $23,000 |
| The Park School | Education | $19,779 |
| Bluffton Self Help Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton | To enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To preach the gospel of jesus christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Trustees | Arts & environmental conservation | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To end alzheimer's and all other dementia | $10,000 |
| Art for All | To empower people with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Cotuit Center for the Arts | Artistic developement | $7,500 |
| Nativity Miguel School | Education | $5,000 |
| Eat Bay Food Pantry | To engage, educate and empower the east bay in creating a hunger-free community | $5,000 |
| Rosies Place | To help poor and homeless women | $5,000 |
| Whales & Dolphins Conservation | Animal rights | $4,000 |
| Downeast Salmon Federation | To conserve and restore wild sea-run fish and their habitats in downeast maine | $4,000 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation Inc | Human services | $3,000 |
| Maine Natural History Observatory | Natural history observation | $2,500 |
| ASPCA Cape Cod | To protect animals | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin M Johnston III
- Jennifer Johnston
- Sarah F Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation give?
$298,279 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin M Johnston III (Trustee), Jennifer Johnston (Trustee) and Sarah F Johnston (Trustee).
What does Edwin M Johnston Jr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and disability.