Johnston-Fix Foundation
Historical FunderSpokane, Washington · EIN 94-3076779 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN PENN FIX |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 8489, SPOKANE WA 99203 |
| Phone | 5098382160 |
| Form and materials | NO APPLICATION FORM, SUGGEST APPLICANT WRITE FOR INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | PRIMARILY SPOKANE AREA. NONE TO INDIVIDUALS. NO DIRECT SCHOLARHIPS. |
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
5% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $50,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $33,500 |
| Upper Columbia Resource Conservation & Development | Olympia, WA | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Spokane | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Spokane Public Radio | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Ksps Public Tv Friends | Seattle, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Spokane Symphony | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| YWCA Spokane | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
| Connoisseur Concerts | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $22,720 |
| Salish School of Spokane | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $22,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable distribution | $20,500 |
| Spokane Youth Symphony | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $15,000 |
| St George's School | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $10,000 |
| Dishman Hills Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,720 | 19 |
| 2024 | $480,120 | 24 |
| 2023 | $467,050 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600589349100415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3076779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.