Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$210,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $212,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $336,000 | 25 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 23 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $210,000 | 23 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Morse and Betty Johnson 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 Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $55,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playhouse in the Park | General | $25,000 |
| Seven Hills | General | $25,000 |
| The Know Theatre | General | $15,000 |
| Bright Beginnings | General | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| DC Billingual Public Charter School | General | $10,000 |
| Emma Willard School | General | $10,000 |
| John Eaton School Hsa | General | $10,000 |
| Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | General | $10,000 |
| So Others Might Eat (Some) | General | $10,000 |
| Tregaron Conservancy | General | $10,000 |
| Free Store Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Lights | General | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| National Infantry Museaum Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Robert O'Neal Multi Cultural Arts Center | General | $5,000 |
| Catholic University | General | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | General | $5,000 |
| Sesame Street Workshop FDTN | General | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan FDTN for Cares Program | General | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Johnson
- Elizabeth Fotheringill
- Lisbeth Brilliant
- Kelly Rowland
- Jerry Fotheringill
Questions people ask
Does Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Johnson (President), Elizabeth Fotheringill (Vice-President), Lisbeth Brilliant (Treasurer) and Kelly Rowland (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.