Private foundation · EIN 26-6519720 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Janet M Johnston Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (May of each year) and its median grant is $305K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $305K total, median $305K. Stated restrictions: Limited to 501(c)3 charitable organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$305K
Median grant
$305K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
See below
May of each year
Assets
$4.2M

How to apply

Please contact the above by letter Contact: Janet M Johnston, 213 S Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, Mo, 3144182657 Deadlines: May of each year Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)3 charitable organizations

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Elephant SanctuaryHohenwald, TNGeneral operating$305K

About this foundation

Janet M Johnston Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of US Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Janet M Johnston Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please contact the above by letter Deadlines: May of each year.

How much does Janet M Johnston Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $305K across 1 grants, a median of $305K.

Where does Janet M Johnston Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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