Private foundation · EIN 82-6159131 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry Johnson Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $432K total, median $92K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$432K
Median grant
$92K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Clement St Peter's ChurchWilkesbarre, PAGeneral support$216K
Luzerne Cnty Historical SocietyWilkesbarre, PAGeneral support$151K
Northeastern Pa PhilharmonicWilkesbarre, PAGeneral support$32K
Society for Preventation of Cruelty to AnimalsWilkesbarre, PAGeneral support$32K

About this foundation

Henry Johnson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Henry Johnson Charitable Tr 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 Henry Johnson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $432K across 4 grants, a median of $92K.

Where does Henry Johnson Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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