Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 20-6981384 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25.5M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000,000
Total assets$85.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $6,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $8,000,000 |
| University of Miami | Miami, FL | General operating | $6,000,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $5,000,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Notre Dame, IN | General operating | $5,000,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | Mystic, CT | General operating | $1,000,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | General operating | $250,000 |
| Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association | Millerton, NY | General operating | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,500,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $19,998,750 | 8 |
| 2023 | $28,850,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101957
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6981384
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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