James Hervey Johnson Charitable- Educational Tr
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 33-6081439 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Inquiry International | Amherst, NY | General Purposes | $180,000 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | General Purposes | $85,000 |
| National Health Association | Youngstown, OH | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Atheists United | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Thomas Paine National Historical As | New Rochelle, NY | General Purposes | $37,500 |
| Camp Quest Inc | Columbus, OH | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Thomas Paine Memorial Association | Madison, WI | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | Sarasota, FL | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| True North Health FDN | Santa Rosa, CA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Father Joe's Village | San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| American Humanist Association | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Atheists | Cranford, NJ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego, CA | General Purposes | $6,874 |
| Avicultural Society of America | San Dimas, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($64,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $628,974 | 18 |
| 2023 | $216,500 | 14 |
| 2022 | $209,400 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631669349100908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6081439
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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