The Howard Johnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Howard Johnson Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $317,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $52,500. 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$317,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $300,000 | 37 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 43 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $317,500 | 43 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
The Howard Johnson 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 The Howard Johnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $112,000 |
| New York | 5 | $74,000 |
| Florida | 8 | $60,500 |
| Maine | 13 | $33,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $7,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc | Unrestricted general | $52,500 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Unrestricted general | $31,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Unrestricted general | $20,500 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Howard johnson scholarship | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Sharon Elementary School | Art & technology enrichment | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| One Plympton Preservation Foundation | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| House of Feathers | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| The Sports Museum of NE Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Ridgefield Academy | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Boston Bruins Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Church | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| True & Faithful Pet Rescue Mission | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Town of Mount Desert Community | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Palm Beach Parrot & Bird Rescue | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Boston University | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Leukemia research | $3,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Friends of Acadia (Foa) | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Bobbi & the Strays | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Jamie's Rescue | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Island Housing Trust | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Neighborhood House Club | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Open Table Mdi | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Tabor Academy | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Green Farms Academy | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Services | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Brennan Johnson
- Marissa T Johnson
- Howard Bates Johnson
- Patricia B Crawford
- Joshua J Weeks
- William H Weeks
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does The Howard Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Howard Johnson Foundation give?
$317,500 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Howard Johnson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard Brennan Johnson (Trustee), Marissa T Johnson (Trustee), Howard Bates Johnson (Trustee) and Patricia B Crawford (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Howard Johnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.