The Dorothy L Johnston Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-6390335
Foundation Overview
Based in Pasadena, CA, The Dorothy L Johnston Foundation has awarded 126 grants totaling $3,679,370 to organizations in California, Washington and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $370 to $125,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 13 recipients (46%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
90% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Pasadena (26%), Los Angeles (26%), La Canada Flintridge (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dorothy L Johnston Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Support Community Greater Sgv | $10,000 | Sierra Madre, CA, US | Support Program | 2024 |
| Center For Craft | $370 | Asheville, NC, US | Increase Access To Craft By Empowering And Resourcing Artist Educators And Communities | 2024 |
| Descanso Gardens | $60,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2024 |
| Flintridge Prepartory School | $25,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Support Program | 2024 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $1,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | To Support The Emerging Financial Needs Of Grassroots Conservation Groups | 2024 |
| Huntington Library And Art | $25,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Encourages Research And Promotes Education In The Arts | 2024 |
| Loren L Zachary Scty For The Pref Arts | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Futhur The Training Of Individuals In The Art Of Operatic Singing | 2024 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2024 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $15,000 | South Pasasdena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2024 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| The Music Center Founders | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Program | 2024 |
| Usc School Of Dramatic Art | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster The Talents Of Artist-scholars Who Are Willing To Imagine The Future Of The Entertainment Industry And Bring It To Life | 2024 |
| Usc Leventhal School Of Accounting | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2024 |
| Chandler School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2023 |
| Descanso Gardens | $105,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2023 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $15,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2023 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Loren L Zachary Scty For The Perf A | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Further The Training Of Individuals In The Art Of Operatic Singing | 2023 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2023 |
| Huntington Library And Art | $15,000 | San Marino, CA, US | Encourages Research And Promotes Education In The Arts | 2023 |
| Usc School Of Dramatic Art | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster The Talents Of Artist-scholars Who Are Willing To Imagine The Future Of The Entertainment Industry And Bring It To Life. | 2023 |
| Usc Gould Inter Human Right Clinic | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Handle Pro Bono, Real-life Cases And Advocacy Projects That Confront Some Of The Most Pressing Human Rights Concerns Through Their International Clinic | 2023 |
| Usc Karl Swaidan Endowed Scholarshi | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Student-athlete Scholarships, Programming And Operations. | 2023 |
| Center For Craft | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Increase Access To Craft By Empowering And Resourcing Artists Educators And Communities. | 2023 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $1,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | To Support The Emerging Financial Needs Of Grassroots Conservation Groups | 2023 |
| Chandler School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2022 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $100,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Descanso Gardens | $15,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2022 |
| Glendale Police Foundation | $3,500 | Glendale, CA, US | Provide The Tools, Training, Technology & Equipment That Might Otherwise Go Unfunded | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $125,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2022 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Loren L Zachary Scty For The Perf A | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Further The Training Of Individuals In The Art Of Operatic Singing | 2022 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $80,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2022 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $2,000 | Kelso, WA, US | To Invest In Grassroots Organizations And Conservation Efforts To Meet Emerging Needs For Protecting Biodiversity | 2022 |
| Preserve Orange County Inc | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Work Through Education And Advocacy To Promote Conservation Of Architectural And Cutural Heritage Of Orange County, California | 2022 |
| Glendale Rotary Club Foundation | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Support Education, Scholarships, And Local 501(c)(3) Organizations. | 2022 |
| Usc School Of Dramatic Art | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster The Talents Of Artist-scholars Who Are Willing To Imagine The Future Of The Entertainment Industry And Bring It To Life. | 2022 |
| Chandler School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2022 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $100,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Descanso Gardens | $15,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2022 |
| Glendale Police Foundation | $3,500 | Glendale, CA, US | Provide The Tools, Training, Technology & Equipment That Might Otherwise Go Unfunded | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $125,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2022 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Loren L Zachary Scty For The Perf A | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Further The Training Of Individuals In The Art Of Operatic Singing | 2022 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $80,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2022 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $2,000 | Kelso, WA, US | To Invest In Grassroots Organizations And Conservation Efforts To Meet Emerging Needs For Protecting Biodiversity | 2022 |
| Preserve Orange County Inc | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Work Through Education And Advocacy To Promote Conservation Of Architectural And Cutural Heritage Of Orange County, California | 2022 |
| Glendale Rotary Club Foundation | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Support Education, Scholarships, And Local 501(c)(3) Organizations. | 2022 |
| Usc School Of Dramatic Art | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster The Talents Of Artist-scholars Who Are Willing To Imagine The Future Of The Entertainment Industry And Bring It To Life. | 2022 |
| Chandler School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2022 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $100,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Descanso Gardens | $15,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2022 |
| Glendale Police Foundation | $3,500 | Glendale, CA, US | Provide The Tools, Training, Technology & Equipment That Might Otherwise Go Unfunded | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $125,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2022 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Loren L Zachary Scty For The Perf A | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Further The Training Of Individuals In The Art Of Operatic Singing | 2022 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $80,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2022 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $2,000 | Kelso, WA, US | To Invest In Grassroots Organizations And Conservation Efforts To Meet Emerging Needs For Protecting Biodiversity | 2022 |
| Preserve Orange County Inc | $5,000 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Work Through Education And Advocacy To Promote Conservation Of Architectural And Cutural Heritage Of Orange County, California | 2022 |
| Glendale Rotary Club Foundation | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Support Education, Scholarships, And Local 501(c)(3) Organizations. | 2022 |
| Usc School Of Dramatic Art | $30,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Foster The Talents Of Artist-scholars Who Are Willing To Imagine The Future Of The Entertainment Industry And Bring It To Life. | 2022 |
| Chandler School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2021 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Health Care | 2021 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $100,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Descanso Gardens | $12,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2021 |
| Lineage Performing Arts Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Make The Arts Accessible To All People In The Community | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $65,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2021 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $15,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2021 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighbor | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Organized And Connected Neighborhood Benefits | 2021 |
| Glendale Rotary Club Foundation | $5,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Supports Local Non-profit Organizations And Occassionally Restricted Funds Are Used For Student Loans Or Grants | 2021 |
| Friends Of Wnc Nature Center | $10,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Educate The Public About The Natural History, Flora And Fauna Of The Southern Appalachians And To Develop Public Responsibility For Its Conservation | 2021 |
| Asheville Humane Society | $10,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Save And Protect Every Animal | 2021 |
| Asheville Symphony | $15,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Performs And Promotes Symphonic Music For The Benefit, Enjoyment And Education Of The People | 2021 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $100,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Chandler School | $50,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2020 |
| Descanso Gardens | $5,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World | 2020 |
| Glendale Police Foundation | $15,000 | Glendale, CA, US | Provide The Tools, Training, Technology & Equipment That Might Otherwise Go Unfunded | 2020 |
| Lineage Performing Arts Center | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Make The Arts Accessible To All People In The Community | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2020 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $15,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2020 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2020 |
| Loren L Zachary Scty For The Perf A | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Hold Vocal Competitions For Young Opera Singers | 2020 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | $2,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Services To Homeless People In The Community | 2020 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $55,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2020 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $1,000 | Kelso, WA, US | To Invest In Grassroots Organizations And Conservation Efforts To Meet Emerging Needs For Protecting Biodiversity | 2020 |
| American Women For Int'l Understand | $7,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | To Promote Worldwide Woman-to-woman Interaction And Understanding | 2020 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $102,500 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Descanso Gardens | $3,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World. | 2018 |
| Linneage Performing Arts Center | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Make The Arts Accessible To All People In The Community | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2018 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $45,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2018 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2018 |
| Loren L Zachary Society For The Per | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Hold Vocal Competitions For Young Opera Singers | 2018 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Services To Homeless People In The Community | 2018 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2018 |
| Usc Jack Barcal Endowed Chair Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2018 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $1,500 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Chandler School | $1,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | For Education | 2017 |
| Descanso Gardens | $5,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World. | 2017 |
| Glendale Police Foundation | $1,500 | Glendale, CA, US | Provide The Tools, Training, Technology & Equipment That Might Otherwise Go Unfunded | 2017 |
| Linneage Performing Arts Center | $20,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Make The Arts Accessible To All People In The Community | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2017 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $35,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2017 |
| Usc Gould School Of Law | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2017 |
| Coeurage Theatre Company | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Increase Accessibility Of Theatre | 2017 |
| Usc Jack Barcal Endowed Chair Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2017 |
| Young Healthy | $4,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Provide Access To High-quality Health Care For Uninsured And Underserved Children And Families. | 2017 |
| Glendale Library Foundation | $20,000 | Glendale, CA, US | To Enhance The Library's Benefits To The Community | 2017 |
| The Skeptics Society | $5,000 | Altadena, CA, US | To Promote Scientific Skepticism And Resisting The Spread Of Prseudoscience, Supersition And Irrational Beliefs | 2017 |
| Fund For Wild Nature | $1,000 | Kelso, WA, US | To Invest In Grassroots Organizations And Conservation Efforts To Meet Emerging Needs For Protecting Biodiversity | 2017 |
| Mach 1 | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Bring Self Confidence, Physical Strength And Emotional Well-being To People With Disabilities | 2017 |
| Olive Crest | $3,000 | Glendale, CA, US | To Prevent Child Abuse, Treat And Educate As-risk Children And Preserve The Family | 2017 |
| Descanso Gardens | $20,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | To Fund The Inspiration, Education And Experience Of The Gardens And The Natural World. | 2016 |
| Flintridge Preparatory School | $65,000 | La Canada Flintridge, CA, US | For Education | 2016 |
| Linneage Performing Arts Center | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Make The Arts Accessible To All People In The Community | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | $40,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Musical Performances To The Community | 2016 |
| Parson's Nose Productions | $25,000 | South Pasadena, CA, US | Introduce The Classics To Audiences Of All Ages | 2016 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | $2,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Care For All Animals | 2016 |
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $15,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Orchestral Performances & Benefit The Community | 2016 |
| Loren L Zachary Society For The Per | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Hold Vocal Competitions For Young Opera Singers | 2016 |
| Pasadena Museum Of California Art | $2,500 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Present The Breadth Of California Art And Design Through Exhibitions | 2016 |
| Usc Jack Barcal Endowed Chair Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Education | 2016 |
| Young Healthy | $3,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Provide Access To High-quality Health Care For Uninsured And Underserved Children And Families. | 2016 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institu | $4,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Change Lives Through Multidiscipli- Nary Patient-focused Research. | 2016 |
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| EIN | 27-6390335 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 301 E COLORADO BLVD 9TH FLOOR Pasadena, CA 91101-1915 |
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| Trustee | Karl Swaidan |
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