Gesner Johnson Foundation
Historical FunderPennington, New Jersey · EIN 41-1890875 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GESNER-JOHNSON FDN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 PICKWICK PLAZA 4th FL, GREENWICH CT 06830 |
| Phone | 2038637639 |
| Form and materials | Letter of request stating needs and purprose of grant funds |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grant used for religious, charitable, scientific, and education purposes |
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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Outreach | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $56,275 |
| World Relief Western Washington | Kent, WA | Unrestricted general | $50,400 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Hope Refuge Inc | Goleta, CA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Your Neighbor to Love Coalition | Nisswa, MN | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Seattle School of Theology & Psychology | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Urban Impact | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $49,550 |
| Solutions for Change | Vista, CA | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Testimony Gospel Brand Ministries Inc | Rch Palos Vrd, CA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Journey House | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Girls Rising Above Child Exploitation (Grace) | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $39,000 |
| Cura Smiles Inc | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $33,530 |
| Our Arts Foundation | Solana Beach, CA | Unrestricted general | $31,689 |
| United Way of Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Agros International | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Rise Urban Leadership Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted general | $21,300 |
| Antioch Adoptions | Redmond, WA | Grant for upgrading | $20,000 |
| Friends in Deed (The Fid Group) | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Impact Latin America | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $13,350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,094 | 19 |
| 2024 | $709,785 | 16 |
| 2023 | $671,200 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621489349101102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1890875
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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