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The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn

Preselected recipients only Newtown, Pennsylvania · EIN 222777060

The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn is a private foundation in Newtown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,857 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $929 and the largest $58,000. 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 up from $40,000 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$40,0002$58,670
2024$59,8573$0

How to apply

The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn 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 The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$58,929
Massachusetts1$928

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
To help fund the recipient's operating budget$58,000
Newtown Presbyterian Church
Newtown, PA
To help fund the recipient's operating budget$929
St Mary of the Assumption Parish
Hull, MA
To help fund the recipient's operating budget$928

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn give?

$59,857 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $929.

Who runs The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn?

Its 2024 filing lists E Thomas Johnson Jr (Trustee) and Rebecca J Kerchner (Trustee).

What does The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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