Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation
Invitation OnlyWaltham, Massachusetts · EIN 87-3117349 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,023 and $3,500.
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
38% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan Mass Challenge Inc | Needham Heights, MA | General and Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Waltham Boys and Girls Club | Waltham, MA | General and Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Middlesex Human Services Agency | Waltham, MA | Donation of turkeys for Thanksgiving | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General and Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Danvers, MA | General and Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Dana Faber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General and Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Builds homes for military families to stay when lo | $2,500 |
| The Dion Fund | North Waltham, MA | Increase awareness of rare childhood diseases | $2,000 |
| Cancer Alliance CAHHorg | Palm Beach, FL | Eases the burden of qualified local cancer patient | $1,900 |
| The Insurance Library | Boston, MA | Provide education to members of the insurance indu | $1,023 |
| Triangle Inc | Malden, MA | General and Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Heart Foundation | Dallas, TX | General and Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Improve the lives of cancer patients and their fam | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($18,984). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,657 | 20 |
| 2023 | $64,097 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632449349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3117349
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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