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.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 21 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
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
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
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
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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