The Lowell F Johnson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lowell F Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,763 the year before.
31% 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 | $149,500 | 17 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $149,763 | 17 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $153,000 | 16 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review C Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave P, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 762-5157 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnote |
What The Lowell F Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14 | $113,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation for Aging | General support | $30,000 |
| Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation Inc | Beaming beyond cancer | $25,000 |
| The College of NJ Foundation | Scholars program | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Community cpr training | $10,000 |
| Matheny School and Hospital Inc | Essential health care | $9,000 |
| Legacy Treatment Services | General support | $7,500 |
| Lunch Break | Lunch break community | $7,500 |
| Eversight | Eversight sight-saving | $5,000 |
| Georgian Court University | Alaris medley pumps | $5,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Somerset County Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Fulfill | General support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run NJ East | General support | $5,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth University | Central jersey students | $5,000 |
| Arm in Arm | Food security and hunger | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joy J Donahue
- Don Johnson
- John Bonk
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does The Lowell F Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnote.
How much does The Lowell F Johnson Foundation give?
$153,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lowell F Johnson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joy J Donahue (Co-Trustee), Don Johnson (Co-Trustee), John Bonk (Co-Trustee) and PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does The Lowell F Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.