Private foundation · EIN 13-7097866 · Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $230K total, median $5,000. 24% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$230K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAGeneral charitable$67K
The New York Botanical GardenBronx, NYGeneral charitable$33K
The Madeira SchoolMcLean, VAGeneral charitable$25K
The Nature Conservancy of CtNew Haven, CTGeneral charitable$20K
Native Plant TrustFramingham, MAGeneral charitable$15K
The Salvation Army in Greater New YorkNew York, NYGeneral charitable$13K
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and New JerseyAstoria, NYGeneral charitable$12K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYGeneral charitable$10K
564 Park Avenue Preservation FoundationNew York, NYGeneral charitable$5,000
Audubon GreenwichGreenwich, CTGeneral charitable$5,000
Morris Animal FoundationDenver, COGeneral charitable$5,000
The Greenwich Land TrustGreenwich, CTGeneral contribution$5,000
Westhampton Presbyterian ChurchWesthampton, NYGeneral charitable$5,000
St Thomas Church Friends of MusicNew York, NYGeneral charitable$3,000
American Red Cross in Greater New YorkNew York, NYGeneral charitable$2,500
Greenwich Riding and Trails Association IncGreenwich, CTGeneral charitable$2,500
The Brearley SchoolNew York, NYGeneral charitable$2,500

By state: New York 9 · Pennsylvania 1 · Connecticut 4 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Bauer & Keller, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $230K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation Tr give?

New York (9 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Connecticut (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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