Robert A Johnston Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 31-1579143

Foundation Overview

Based in Cincinnati, OH, Robert A Johnston Foundation has awarded 125 grants totaling $227,500 to organizations in Ohio, District of Columbia and 14 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $7,500, with a median award of $1,200.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$227,500
Total Assets
$1,130,166
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,200

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

10 of 21 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Ohio

Grants are geographically diversified with 29% in Ohio and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Ohio, funding concentrates in Cincinnati (56%), Blanchester (19%), Columbus (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+88%

Strong 88% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (54%). 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 Robert A 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
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden $3,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Daily Operations Fund 2024
Ohio Environmental Council $2,500 Columbus, OH, US Secure Healthy Air,land And Water For Ohio. 2024
World Wildlife Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Sustain Natural World Forthe Benefit Of Peopleand Animals 2024
Wildlife Conservation Society $6,000 Bronx, NY, US Aims To Conserve The Worldslarges Wild Places In 14priority Regions 2024
Flathead Land Trust $1,000 Kalispell, MT, US Foster Citizen Participation And Sustainable Solutions Needed To Keep The Flatheadbiologically And Economically Healthy. 2024
Cru Foundation $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Enabling Ministry Partners Supportkingdom Work Through Goodstewardship 2024
Adventures In Truth Ministries $1,500 Blanchester, OH, US To Educate On The Authenticity Of The Bibles Holyscriptures And Its Truth Through Archaeological And Historical Evidence With Research And Education. 2024
First Priority Of America $5,000 Nashville, TN, US To Take The Hope Of Christ To Every Student 2024
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,500 Kansas City, MO, US To See The World Transformed By Jesus Christ Through The Influence Of Coaches And Athletes 2024
Global Media Outreach $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Leveraging Technology To Share The Gospel In Everycorner Of The Earth. 2024
Ruah Woods Institute $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Resources For Growing Your God-given Identity,in Language Made For Todays World. 2024
Afa $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Available Uponrequest 2024
Collision $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Available Uponrequest 2024
Celebrate Church $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Available Uponrequest 2024
First Liberty Institute $1,000 Plano, TX, US Religious Freedom 2024
Mill Creek Alliance $2,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Champion Resurgence Ofmill Creek Watershed As Anatural And Community Asset 2024
The Nature Conservancy $2,000 Dublin, OH, US Combat Climate Change And Preserve Natural Areas 2024
Montana Land Reliance $1,000 Helena, MT, US Protect Natural Lands, Fishand Wildlife Habitat 2024
Flathead Spay & Neuter Task Force $1,000 Columbia Falls, MT, US Low Cost Options To Spay & Neuter Pets 2024
Paladin Conservancy $1,000 Bigfork, MT, US Preserve The Old Westthrough Youth Education Aboutfarming And Ranching 2024
Trout Unlimited $5,000 Arlington, VA, US Restoration Of Ninemilecreek In Montana 2024
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden $6,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Daily Operations Fund 2023
Ohio Environmental Council $1,500 Columbus, OH, US Secure Healthy Air,land And Water For Ohio. 2023
World Wildlife Fund $2,000 Washington, DC, US Sustain Natural World Forthe Benefit Of Peopleand Animals 2023
Wildlife Conservation Society $5,000 Bronx, NY, US Aims To Conserve The World'slarges Wild Places In 14priority Regions 2023
Citizens For A Better Flathead $2,000 Kalispell, MT, US Foster Citizen Participation And Sustainable Solutions Needed To Keep The Flatheadbiologically And Economically Healthy. 2023
Egan Slough Community $5,000 Kalispell, MT, US Fiscal Sponsorship For Water Protection For Flathead's Future. 2023
Cru Foundation $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Enabling Ministry Partners Supportkingdom Work Through Goodstewardship 2023
Adventures In Truth Ministries $1,000 Blanchester, OH, US To Educate On The Authenticity Of The Bible's Holyscriptures And Its Truth Through Archaeological And Historical Evidence With Research And Education. 2023
Urban Youth Ministries $1,500 Aurora, CO, US To Develop Urban Student Leaders To Buildfaith In Christ 2023
Alliance Defending Freedom $1,000 Scottdale, AZ, US To Protect Religiousfreedom, Free Speech, And The Sanctity Of Life, Parental Rights And God's Design For Marriage And Family. 2023
Hillsdale College $500 Hillsdale, MI, US General College Fund 2023
Promise Keepers $500 Colorado, CO, US Helping Men Live With Integrityto Make And Keep The 7 Promises 2023
First Priority Of America $2,500 Nashville, TN, US To Take The Hope Of Christ To Every Student 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US To See The World Transformed By Jesus Christ Through The Influence Of Coaches And Athletes 2023
Global Media Outreach $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Leveraging Technology To Share The Gospel In Everycorner Of The Earth. 2023
Raptor Inc $2,000 Milford, OH, US Dedicated To The Conservation Of Birds Of Preyvia Education, Rehabilitation, Researchand Community Service 2023
Ruah Woods Institute $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Resources For Growing Your God-given Identity,in Language Made For Todays World. 2023
Afa $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Available Uponrequest 2023
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Daily Operations Fund 2022
Ohio Environmental Council $2,500 Columbus, OH, US Secure Healthy Air,land And Water For Ohio. 2022
Cet $1,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Fund Local Publictelevision 2022
World Wildlife Fund $2,000 Washington, DC, US Sustain Natural World Forthe Benefit Of Peopleand Animals 2022
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Aims To Conserve The World'slarges Wild Places In 14priority Regions 2022
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US For The Protection Of Endangeredmountain Gorillas 2022
Citizens For A Better Flathead $1,500 Kalispell, MT, US Foster Citizen Participation And Sustainable Solutions Needed To Keep The Flatheadbiologically And Economically Healthy. 2022
Egan Slough Community $7,500 Kalispell, MT, US Fiscal Sponsorship For Water Protection For Flathead's Future. 2022
Cru Foundation $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Enabling Ministry Partners Supportkingdom Work Through Goodstewardship 2022
Adventures In Truth Ministries $1,500 Blanchester, OH, US To Educate On The Authenticity Of The Bible's Holyscriptures And Its Truth Through Archaeological And Historical Evidence With Research And Education. 2022
Urban Youth Ministries $1,500 Aurora, CO, US To Develop Urban Student Leaders To Buildfaith In Christ 2022
The Navigators $1,000 Albert Lea, MN, US To Help Others Others Knowjesus And Invest In Lives Of Others. 2022
Young America's Foundation $1,000 Reston, VA, US Ensuring That Increasing Numbers Of Young Americans Understand And Are Inspired By Thedeas Of Individual Freedom, A Strong National Defense, 2022
Alliance Defending Freedom $1,000 Scottdale, AZ, US To Protect Religiousfreedom, Free Speech, And The Sanctity Of Life, Parental Rights And God's Design For Marriage And Family. 2022
Hillsdale College $500 Hillsdale, MI, US General College Fund 2022
Promise Keepers $500 Colorado, CO, US Helping Men Live With Integrityto Make And Keep The 7 Promises 2022
First Priority Of America $1,000 Nashville, TN, US To Take The Hope Of Christ To Every Student 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US To See The World Transformed By Jesus Christ Through The Influence Of Coaches And Athletes 2022
Global Media Outreach $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Leveraging Technology To Share The Gospel In Everycorner Of The Earth. 2022
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Daily Operations Fund 2022
Ohio Environmental Council $2,500 Columbus, OH, US Secure Healthy Air,land And Water For Ohio. 2022
Cet $1,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Fund Local Publictelevision 2022
World Wildlife Fund $2,000 Washington, DC, US Sustain Natural World Forthe Benefit Of Peopleand Animals 2022
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Aims To Conserve The World'slarges Wild Places In 14priority Regions 2022
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US For The Protection Of Endangeredmountain Gorillas 2022
Citizens For A Better Flathead $1,500 Kalispell, MT, US Foster Citizen Participation And Sustainable Solutions Needed To Keep The Flatheadbiologically And Economically Healthy. 2022
Egan Slough Community $7,500 Kalispell, MT, US Fiscal Sponsorship For Water Protection For Flathead's Future. 2022
Cru Foundation $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Enabling Ministry Partners Supportkingdom Work Through Goodstewardship 2022
Adventures In Truth Ministries $1,500 Blanchester, OH, US To Educate On The Authenticity Of The Bible's Holyscriptures And Its Truth Through Archaeological And Historical Evidence With Research And Education. 2022
Urban Youth Ministries $1,500 Aurora, CO, US To Develop Urban Student Leaders To Buildfaith In Christ 2022
The Navigators $1,000 Albert Lea, MN, US To Help Others Others Knowjesus And Invest In Lives Of Others. 2022
Young America's Foundation $1,000 Reston, VA, US Ensuring That Increasing Numbers Of Young Americans Understand And Are Inspired By Thedeas Of Individual Freedom, A Strong National Defense, 2022
Alliance Defending Freedom $1,000 Scottdale, AZ, US To Protect Religiousfreedom, Free Speech, And The Sanctity Of Life, Parental Rights And God's Design For Marriage And Family. 2022
Hillsdale College $500 Hillsdale, MI, US General College Fund 2022
Promise Keepers $500 Colorado, CO, US Helping Men Live With Integrityto Make And Keep The 7 Promises 2022
First Priority Of America $1,000 Nashville, TN, US To Take The Hope Of Christ To Every Student 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US To See The World Transformed By Jesus Christ Through The Influence Of Coaches And Athletes 2022
Global Media Outreach $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Leveraging Technology To Share The Gospel In Everycorner Of The Earth. 2022
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Daily Operations Fund 2022
Ohio Environmental Council $2,500 Columbus, OH, US Secure Healthy Air,land And Water For Ohio. 2022
Cet $1,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Fund Local Publictelevision 2022
World Wildlife Fund $2,000 Washington, DC, US Sustain Natural World Forthe Benefit Of Peopleand Animals 2022
Wildlife Conservation Society $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Aims To Conserve The World'slarges Wild Places In 14priority Regions 2022
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l $2,000 Atlanta, GA, US For The Protection Of Endangeredmountain Gorillas 2022
Citizens For A Better Flathead $1,500 Kalispell, MT, US Foster Citizen Participation And Sustainable Solutions Needed To Keep The Flatheadbiologically And Economically Healthy. 2022
Egan Slough Community $7,500 Kalispell, MT, US Fiscal Sponsorship For Water Protection For Flathead's Future. 2022
Cru Foundation $1,000 Orlando, FL, US Enabling Ministry Partners Supportkingdom Work Through Goodstewardship 2022
Adventures In Truth Ministries $1,500 Blanchester, OH, US To Educate On The Authenticity Of The Bible's Holyscriptures And Its Truth Through Archaeological And Historical Evidence With Research And Education. 2022
Urban Youth Ministries $1,500 Aurora, CO, US To Develop Urban Student Leaders To Buildfaith In Christ 2022
The Navigators $1,000 Albert Lea, MN, US To Help Others Others Knowjesus And Invest In Lives Of Others. 2022
Young America's Foundation $1,000 Reston, VA, US Ensuring That Increasing Numbers Of Young Americans Understand And Are Inspired By Thedeas Of Individual Freedom, A Strong National Defense, 2022
Alliance Defending Freedom $1,000 Scottdale, AZ, US To Protect Religiousfreedom, Free Speech, And The Sanctity Of Life, Parental Rights And God's Design For Marriage And Family. 2022
Hillsdale College $500 Hillsdale, MI, US General College Fund 2022
Promise Keepers $500 Colorado, CO, US Helping Men Live With Integrityto Make And Keep The 7 Promises 2022
First Priority Of America $1,000 Nashville, TN, US To Take The Hope Of Christ To Every Student 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US To See The World Transformed By Jesus Christ Through The Influence Of Coaches And Athletes 2022
Global Media Outreach $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Leveraging Technology To Share The Gospel In Everycorner Of The Earth. 2022
Wildlife Conservation Society $1,500 Bronx, NY, US Program Support 2021
Center For Reproductive Rights $1,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2021
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Program Support 2021
Ruah Woods $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Program Support 2021
Zoological Society Of Cincinnati $3,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Program Support 2021
Raptor Inc $2,000 Milford, OH, US Program Support 2021
Adventures In Truth $1,500 Blanchester, OH, US Program Support 2021
First Priority Of America Inc $1,000 Brentwood, TN, US Program Support 2021
Citizens For A Better Flathead $6,500 Kalispell, MT, US Program Support 2021
Urban Youth Ministries $1,500 Aurora, CO, US Program Support 2021
The Navigators $750 Albert Lea, MN, US Program Support 2021
Earth Justice $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2021
Cru $1,250 Orlando, FL, US Program Support 2021
Citizens For A Better Flathead $6,000 Kalispel, MT, US Program Support 2020
The Cincinnati Zoo $2,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Program Support 2020
Raptor Inc $1,000 Milford, OH, US Program Support 2020
Urban Youth Ministries $1,000 Aurora, CO, US Program Support 2020
Young America's Foundation $500 Reston, VA, US Program Support 2020
Adventures In Truth $1,200 Blanchester, OH, US Program Support 2020
The Navigators $500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Program Support 2020
Ruah Woods $1,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Program Support 2020
Cru $2,250 Orlando, FL, US Program Support 2020
First Priority Of America Inc $1,000 Brentwood, TN, US Program Support 2020
Cet $2,000 Cincinnati, OH, US Program Support 2020
Wildlife Conservation Society $1,000 Bronx, NY, US Program Support 2020
World Central Kitchen Inc $2,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2020
Earth Justice $1,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2020
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $550 Kansas City, MO, US Program Support 2020
Orangutan Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Robert A Johnston Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 31-1579143
Website N/A
Address 3939 ERIE AVENUE Cincinnati, OH 45208-1954

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robert A Johnston Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Robert A Johnston
Trustee Amy Waller
Secretary Laurie Johnston
Trustee Jack Johnston

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.