Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 22-3048720 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE CECELIA JOYCE AND SEWARD JOHNSO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 778, NEW YORK NY 10013 |
| Phone | 2124855400 |
| Form and materials | NO FORM SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists Association of Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating support | $454,400 |
| Key West Literary Society | Key West, FL | Elizabeth bishop house | $33,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Inc | Nantucket, MA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Key West Literary Society | Key West, FL | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Shippensburg University Foundation | Shippensburg, PA | Ada horton scholarship | $25,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 2025 elaine wold memorial | $21,000 |
| Sakyong Potrang | Boulder, CO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Eugene O'neill Theater Center | Waterford, CT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| George Street Playhouse | New Brunswick, NJ | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hopewell Valley Arts Council | Pennington, NJ | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Society | Nantucket, MA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Screenwriters Colony | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Type Media Center | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Key West Players | Key West, FL | Waterfront playhouse | $5,000 |
| Mccarter Theatre Center | Princeton, NJ | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Screenwriters Colony | Brooklyn, NY | 2025 almanack summer soiree spotlight sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Town of Barnet | Barnet, VT | Flood relief fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | Newton, MA | In support of carter stewart's film the disruptors | $2,500 |
| Lake Harvey Association | Barnet, VT | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $686,900 | 19 |
| 2024 | $293,900 | 23 |
| 2023 | $394,150 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640939349101269
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3048720
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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