Johnston-Fix Foundation
Accepts applications
Johnston-Fix Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $468,720 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$468,720
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $480,120 the year before.
5% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $467,050 | 24 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $480,120 | 24 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $468,720 | 19 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Penn Fix P O Box 8489, Spokane, WA 99203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 838-2160 |
| What to submit | No application form, suggest applicant write for information or to submit a grant request. |
| Restrictions | Primarily spokane area. None to individuals. No direct scholarhips. |
What Johnston-Fix Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 18 | $448,220 |
| California | 1 | $20,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Charitable distribution | $50,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Charitable distribution | $33,500 |
| Upper Columbia Resource Conservation & Development | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Spokane | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Spokane Public Radio | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| KSPS Public TV Friends | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Spokane Symphony | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Whitman College | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| YWCA Spokane | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Connoisseur Concerts | Charitable distribution | $22,720 |
| Salish School of Spokane | Charitable distribution | $22,000 |
| Occidental College | Charitable distribution | $20,500 |
| Spokane Youth Symphony | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| St George's School | Charitable distribution | $10,000 |
| Dishman Hills Conservancy | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Culbertson
- Rob Lindsay
- John Penn Fix
- James R Harless
- Louise Fix
- Debra Schultz
- Pierce Fix
Questions people ask
Does Johnston-Fix Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Johnston-Fix Foundation give?
$468,720 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Johnston-Fix Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas M Culbertson (Director), Rob Lindsay (Director), John Penn Fix (President) and James R Harless (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Johnston-Fix Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.