Helen Johnston Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$155,132
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $11,100 | 9 | $224,072 |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 9 | $151,211 |
| 2025 | $8,000 | 6 | $155,132 |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Waller 770 Egans Slough, Kalispell, MT 59901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 314-7331 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Helen Johnston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 3 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Egan Slough Community | Education for Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification | $2,000 |
| Little Miami Conservatory | Conserving the Little Miami river | $1,500 |
| Raptor Inc | Birds of prey conservation | $1,500 |
| Flathead Spay & Neuter Task Force | Animal overpopulation | $1,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | Mill creek watershed | $1,000 |
| Kittymoms Rescue Organization | Cat rescue | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Johnston
- Laurie Johnston
- Amy J Waller
Questions people ask
Does Helen Johnston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Helen Johnston Family Foundation give?
$8,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Helen Johnston Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Johnston (Trustee), Laurie Johnston (Trustee) and Amy J Waller (Trustee).
What does Helen Johnston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.