Private foundation · EIN 37-6280781 · Terre Haute, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert J & Helen F Johnston 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: 1 grants paid, $89K total, median $89K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$89K
Median grant
$89K
Stays in IN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Pontiac Elks Lodge ScholarshipPontiac, ILGeneral$89K

About this foundation

Robert J & Helen F Johnston Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana, administered in care of Pontiac National Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 J & Helen F Johnston 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 Robert J & Helen F Johnston Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $89K across 1 grants, a median of $89K.

Where does Robert J & Helen F Johnston Tr give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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