How to apply
Letter of request stating needs and purprose of grant funds Contact: Gesner-Johnson Fdn, 2 Pickwick Plaza 4th Fl, Greenwich, Ct, 2038637639 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Grant used for religious, charitable, scientific, and education purposes
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $56K |
| World Relief Western WashingtonKent, WA | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Volunteers of America IncAlexandria, VA | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Hope Refuge IncGoleta, CA | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Your Neighbor to Love CoalitionNisswa, MN | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Urban ImpactSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Solutions for ChangeVista, CA | Unrestricted general | $45K |
| Testimony Gospel Brand Ministries IncRch Palos Vrd, CA | Unrestricted general | $40K |
| Journey HousePasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $40K |
| Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation (grace)San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $39K |
| Cura Smiles IncSan Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $34K |
| Our Arts FoundationSolana Beach, CA | Unrestricted general | $32K |
| United Way of Pierce CountyTacoma, WA | Unrestricted general | $30K |
| Agros InternationalSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Rise Urban Leadership Institute of San DiegoSan Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $21K |
| Antioch AdoptionsRedmond, WA | Grant for upgrading | $20K |
| Friends in Deed (the Fid Group)Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Impact Latin AmericaSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $13K |
By state: California 10 · Washington 7 · Virginia 1 · Minnesota 1
About this foundation
Gesner-Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of The Erdman Group Merrill Lynch, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Gesner-Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of request stating needs and purprose of grant funds Deadlines: None.
How much does Gesner-Johnson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $710K across 19 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Gesner-Johnson Foundation give?
California (10 grants), Washington (7 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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