Records Johnston Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Records Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 201 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants201
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$135 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.3 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $9.3 million | 206 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 201 | $135 million |
How to apply
Records Johnston 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 Records Johnston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 63 | $3.0 million |
| Colorado | 64 | $1.1 million |
| California | 18 | $299,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $227,500 |
| New York | 11 | $195,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $130,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $127,500 |
| Virginia | 9 | $115,500 |
| Montana | 2 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $59,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Adventure School and Farm Inc | Raise the roof building campaign | $600,000 |
| Okla State University Foundation | Study of free enterprise, kosu | $363,334 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | General, renaissance ball | $260,000 |
| Oklahoma Philharmonic Society Inc | General, okc orchestra league | $255,000 |
| Oklahoma Contemporary | General | $250,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Weitzenhoffer fine arts, prostate & colorectal research, hri | $223,334 |
| High Line Canal Conservancy | Capital campaign, forever fund | $130,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Inc | General, apn endowment fund | $130,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Mer social fund, tag campaign, dartmouth football | $127,500 |
| Conservation Colorado Education Fund | General | $125,000 |
| Ibla Foundation | General | $120,000 |
| Special Care Inc | General, expansion campaign | $110,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Coldwater conservation | $105,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County | General | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Methane work | $100,000 |
| First Americans Museum Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| KIPP Okc Public Schools | General | $100,000 |
| McCall's Chapel School Inc | Chapel/library fund | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Hoover institution | $100,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science | General, post doc position | $90,000 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies | Steward/leader/unrestrict | $86,500 |
| Okla City Community Foundation Inc | Youth with promise, be curious scholarship | $75,000 |
| Fort Lewis College Foundation | Nursing advisor position | $66,000 |
| Mile High United Way | Multiple designations | $65,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | General | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Okla Chapter | Oklahoma chapter | $50,000 |
| Salish Kootenai College Foundation Inc | General nursing program & scholarships | $50,000 |
| Westminster Presby Church | General, stewardship campaign | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Sustainable campus | $45,000 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | Co agrivoltaic center | $45,000 |
| Kent Denver Country Day School | General | $41,166 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General | $40,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Sh a-26 sponsor group | $35,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art-Denver | Sue cannon legacy fund | $33,334 |
| Ceres Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Earthjustice | General | $30,000 |
| Logan School for Creative Learning Inc | General | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Colorado chapter | $30,000 |
| World Neighbors Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Western Oklahoma Inc | Juliette low society | $27,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Reindl
- George J Records
- Kathryn R Ryan
- G Jeffrey Records Jr
- Martha E Records
- Todd A Dobson
- Ray Kido
- Zach Osko
Questions people ask
Does Records Johnston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Records Johnston Family Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 201 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Records Johnston Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Reindl (Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer), George J Records (Director), Kathryn R Ryan (Director) and G Jeffrey Records Jr (Vice President & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Records Johnston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.