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The Helen Johnston Foundation

Preselected recipients only Snohomish, Washington · EIN 465189521

The Helen Johnston Foundation is a private foundation in Snohomish, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,050 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $27,450. 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 down from $117,500 the year before.

46% 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$117,50018$2.3 million
2024$97,05013$2.6 million

How to apply

The Helen Johnston 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Helen Johnston Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Washington10$65,050
Massachusetts1$25,000
New York2$7,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mohai
Seattle, WA
Suppport of the museum opf history and industry$27,450
Road Scholarelder Hostel
Boston, MA
Support of travel for the elderly$25,000
Bennett Elementary
Bellevue, WA
Cirriculum development$20,600
Cascadia Art Museum
Edmonds, WA
Suupport of display of richard bennetts artwork$5,000
Home Together
Seattle, WA
Suoport of st housing for families for lt patients$5,000
Tunnels to Towers
Staten Island, NY
Assistance for disabled war vets and 1st responder$4,000
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Medical aid throughout the world$3,000
Riverside Elementary PT0
Snohomish, WA
Ciriculum development$2,000
St Michael Parish
Olympia, WA
Support of the catholic faith$2,000
Camp Prime Time
Seattle, WA
Overnight camping for children impacted by cancer$1,000
Everett Union Gospel Mission
Federal Way, WA
Emergency & sdisaaster help & feeding the hungry$1,000
Classical King FM
Seattle, WA
Furtherance of classical music$500
Cascade Public Mediaaka KCTS 9
Seattle, WA
Support of public tv$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Helen Johnston Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Helen Johnston Foundation give?

$97,050 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The Helen Johnston Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Green (Dir) and Patricia Green (Presdirsectreas).

What does The Helen Johnston Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and faith communities.

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