The Johnson Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Johnson Street Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $150,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$60.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.2 million the year before.
17% 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 | $1.9 million | 28 | $40.6 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 26 | $55.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 31 | $60.6 million |
How to apply
The Johnson Street 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Johnson Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $1.7 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $125,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park Health Council Inc | Grant: healthy steps sunset park & 7th ave | $150,000 |
| El Paso Child Guidance Center Inc | Grant: attachment vitamins | $125,000 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | Grant: cpp & p-cpp in butterflies program | $105,000 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | Grant: proyecto mariposa | $100,000 |
| Justice Innovation Inc | Grant: strong starts bronx | $100,000 |
| New York University | Grant: sp# 25-1640 | $100,000 |
| Safe Horizon Inc | Grant: bigen. Mental health parents & children | $100,000 |
| South Ward Alliance | Grant: circle security prog. & hlthy beginnings brick | $100,000 |
| The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights | Grant: psychosocial & legal services | $100,000 |
| The International Rescue Committee Inc | Grant: attachment vitamins nyc & sacramento | $100,000 |
| Forestdale Inc | Grant: strong mothers program | $90,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Grant: terra firma & attachment vitamins | $85,000 |
| Youth Communication | Special grant: fostercare youth prog. & portal | $75,000 |
| Arab-American Family Support Center | Grant: 2 of 2 caregiver-child bonding circles | $62,500 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | Grant: nyc homeless pregnant womans prog. | $62,500 |
| The Bridge Project Inc | Grant: nyc homeless pregnant womans prog. | $62,500 |
| Arab-American Family Support Center | Grant: emergency grant | $50,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | Grant: family policy project | $50,000 |
| New York University | Grant: 2 of 2 safe mothers, safe children | $50,000 |
| Nido de Esperanza Charitable Society | Grant: 1 of 2 new mothers training & education | $50,000 |
| Nido de Esperanza Charitable Society | Grant: new mothers training & education | $50,000 |
| Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership | Grant: new clinician for peace for moms | $50,000 |
| Rising Ground Inc | Grant: cpp & dyadic programing | $50,000 |
| South Ward Alliance | Grant: circle of security programming | $50,000 |
| The Jewish Board | Grant: mothers & babies mental health | $50,000 |
| The New York Foundling | Grant: increasing circle of security programming | $50,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York - Rise | Grant: general operating support for rise | $45,000 |
| The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Grant: healthy steps program & linden | $42,500 |
| The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Grant: healthy steps program & linden | $42,500 |
| Asiyah Women's Center | Grant: child & youth healing support prog. | $37,500 |
| Asiyah Women's Center | Grant: child & youth healing support prog. | $37,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Buckner
- Leonard Orr
- Susan Baer
Questions people ask
Does The Johnson Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Johnson Street Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs The Johnson Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Buckner (Director), Leonard Orr (Director) and Susan Baer (Executive Director).
What does The Johnson Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.