Private foundation · EIN 81-6491462 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carol C Johnson Charitable Foundation Tr Agreement

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: 33 grants paid, $272K total, median $8,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$272K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Bowery MissionNew York, NYGeneral operating$20K
Stanley M Isaac Neighborhood CenterNew York, NYGeneral operating$12K
Christian Relief Services Charities IncAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$12K
Habitat for Humanity International IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10K
Hospice Care NetworkWoodbury, NYGeneral operating$10K
Native American Heritage AssociationFront Royal, VAGeneral operating$10K
Inner-City Scholarship Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$10K
American Indian College FundDenver, COGeneral operating$10K
Operation Smile IncVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operating$10K
Community Helpline IncPls Vrds Pnsl, CAGeneral operating$10K
St Bonaventure Indian Missions & SchoolThoreau, NMGeneral operating$10K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral operating$9,000
Red Cloud Indian SchoolPine Ridge, SDGeneral operating$9,000
Christian Appalachian Project IncLexington, KYGeneral operating$9,000
Fresh Air FundNew York, NYGeneral operating$8,000
Medecins Sans Frontiers USA IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$8,000
Special Olympics New YorkSchenec, NYGeneral operating$8,000
Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Research FdnWashington, DCGeneral operating$8,000
Disabled American Veterans Charitable SeCold Spring, KYGeneral operating$8,000
Blinded Veterans AssociationAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$8,000
Ronald McDonald HouseNew Hyd, NYGeneral operating$7,000
March of Dimes FoundationWhite Plains, NYGeneral operating$7,000
St Josephs Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDGeneral operating$7,000
St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MTGeneral operating$7,000
Convenant HouseNew York, NYGeneral operating$6,000
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Communitys Child IncLomita, CAUnrestricted general$5,000
Richstone Center IncHawthorne, CAUnrestricted general$5,000
Kids Wish Network IncHoliday, FLGeneral operating$5,000
Surgical Eye Expeditions International ISanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Xavier Mission IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Toys for Tots IncBingham, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$4,000

By state: New York 14 · Virginia 4 · California 4 · Kentucky 2 · South Dakota 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Carol C Johnson Charitable Foundation Tr Agreement is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Carol C Johnson Charitable Foundation Tr Agreement 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 Carol C Johnson Charitable Foundation Tr Agreement give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $272K across 33 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does Carol C Johnson Charitable Foundation Tr Agreement give?

New York (14 grants), Virginia (4 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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