Johnston-Hanson Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 94-3077091 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Johnston Hanson Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 6th Street SE, Washington DC 20003 |
| Phone | 2027319274 |
| Form and materials | No formal application forms required. Submit inquiry by phone or mail. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | No grants to individuals. Grants to independent, not public institutions. In general, no grants to the medical field. |
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 District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General support | $38,000 |
| Gonzaga Preparatory School | Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $34,510 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane | Spokane, WA | General support | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Spokane, WA | General support | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Mission Scholars | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Ridgeview Classical Schools | Fort Collins, CO | General support | $15,000 |
| Market House Theatre | Paducah, KY | General support | $12,500 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Loveland, CO | General support | $10,500 |
| Spokane Children's Theatre | Spokane, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Meridian International | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| NW Museum of Arts Culture | Spokane, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Schweitzer Alpine Racing School | Sandpoint, ID | General support | $10,000 |
| YMCA | Spokane, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Spokane, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake Ctiy, UT | Butler-Hardman Scholars | $10,000 |
| Capitol Hill Community Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Hill Center Old Naval Hospital | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $5,000 |
| American Academy of Diplomacy | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Teachers Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| SMHS Royal Pride Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($39,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $390,010 | 40 |
| 2024 | $309,762 | 29 |
| 2023 | $266,462 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100433
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3077091
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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