Private foundation · EIN 20-6981384 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert K Johnson Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $26M total, median $5.0M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$26M
Median grant
$5.0M
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$70M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of the University of PaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$8.0M
University of MiamiMiami, FLGeneral operating$6.0M
Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$5.0M
University of Notre Dame du LacNotre Dame, INGeneral operating$5.0M
Mystic Seaport Museum IncMystic, CTGeneral operating$1.0M
Teach for AmericaNew York, NYGeneral operating$250K
Harlem Valley Rail Trail AssociationMillerton, NYGeneral operating$250K

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1 · New York 3 · Indiana 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Robert K Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Cappiccille, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Robert K Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Robert K Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $26M across 7 grants, a median of $5.0M.

Where does Robert K Johnson Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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