Private foundation · EIN 54-1737123 · Vero Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Manuel and Mary Johnson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $13K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $325K total, median $13K. 20% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$325K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in FL
20%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.1M

How to apply

Letter request with description of use of funds Contact: Manuel Johnson, 10045 Renfrew Avenue, Vero Beach, Fl, 2129351555 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Sporting Library and MuseuMiddleburg, VACharitable$155K
Uppervile Colt Horse ShowUpperville, VACharitable$65K
Bear GiversNew York, NYCharitable$30K
George Washingtons Mt VernonMount Vernon, VACharitable$25K
Johnson Center for the ArtsTroy, ALCharitable$15K
Mount Vernon Ladies AssnMount Vernon, VACharitable$10K
Seminole BoostersTallahassee, FLCharitable$10K
Windsor Charitable FoundationVero Beach, FLCharitable$7,500
Animal Rescue FoundationDelaplane, VACharitable$5,000
Middleburg Spring Race AssociationMiddleburg, VACharitable$2,250

By state: Virginia 6 · New York 1 · Florida 2 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

The Manuel and Mary Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, administered in care of Manuel Johnson, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 The Manuel and Mary Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter request with description of use of funds Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Manuel and Mary Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $325K across 10 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does The Manuel and Mary Johnson Foundation give?

Virginia (6 grants), New York (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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