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Johnson Ernest Q for Charity

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 256103319

Johnson Ernest Q for Charity is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $65,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $66,000 the year before.

8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$66,50017$1.4 million
2023$66,00016$1.6 million
2024$65,00012$1.7 million

How to apply

Johnson Ernest Q for Charity 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Johnson Ernest Q for Charity funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania12$65,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Frank Sarris Public Library
Canonsburg, PA
General operating$18,000
Junior Achievement of W Pa
Bridgeville, PA
General operating$10,000
Girl Scouts Western Pa
Pittsburgh, PA
General operating$5,000
Film Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General operating$5,000
CM Quarterback Club
Canonsburg, PA
General operating$5,000
Canonsburg July Fourth Celebration Inc
Canonsburg, PA
General operating$5,000
St Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church
Canonsburg, PA
General operating$4,000
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
General operating$3,500
Central Christian Academy
Houston, PA
General operating$3,000
Child Evangelism Outreach
Washington, PA
General operating$3,000
Mental Health Association
Washington, PA
General operating$2,000
Canonsburg Hospital
Canonsburg, PA
General operating$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Johnson Ernest Q for Charity accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Johnson Ernest Q for Charity give?

$65,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.

Who runs Johnson Ernest Q for Charity?

Its 2024 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).

What does Johnson Ernest Q for Charity fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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