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Johnston Giving Intiative

Accepts applications Virginia Beach, Virginia · EIN 333138978

Johnston Giving Intiative is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,348 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $4,648. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

ContactBonnie Johnston
707 S Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone or email(310) 486-0288, bonniejohnston3455@gmail.com
What to submitThrough the website on the grant request page.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Johnston Giving Intiative funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$4,648
District of Columbia1$600
New York1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Pantry Armed Services of YMCA
Virginia Beach, VA
Help veterans and service members that are experiencing food insecurity.$4,648
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Help humans in crisis.$600
Buddy Second Chance Rescue
Amherst, NY
Assist with care for dogs rescued.$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Johnston Giving Intiative accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Johnston Giving Intiative give?

$5,348 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $600.

Who runs Johnston Giving Intiative?

Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie Johnston (President), Barbara Johnston (Secretary), Robert Johnston (Treasurer) and Amanda Reyes (Vice President).

What does Johnston Giving Intiative fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, veterans and human services.

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