Robert A Johnston Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1579143 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
57% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Firefighters Association | Kalispell, MT | Fire preventionprotection and control | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Daily operations fund | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Sustain natural world forthe benefit of peopleand animals | $3,000 |
| First Priority of America | Nashville, TN | To take the hope of Christ to every student | $3,000 |
| Ohio Environmental Council | Columbus, OH | Secure healthy air,land and water for Ohio. | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Dublin, OH | Combat climate change and preserve natural areas | $2,000 |
| Lloyd Library and Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Library support | $2,000 |
| CRU Foundation | Orlando, FL | Enabling ministry partners supportkingdom work through goodstewardship | $1,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes | $1,500 |
| Citizens for a Better Flathead | Kalispell, MT | To keep Flatheadecologically andeconomically healthy | $1,500 |
| Flathead Land Trust | Kalispell, MT | Foster citizen participation and sustainable solutions needed to keep the Flatheadbiologically and economically healthy. | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottdale, AZ | To protect religiousfreedom, free speech, and the sanctity of life, parental rights and Gods design for marriage and family. | $1,000 |
| Global Media Outreach | Dallas, TX | Leveraging technology to share the Gospel in everycorner of the earth. | $1,000 |
| Ruah Woods Institute | Cincinnati, OH | resources for growing your God-given identity,in language made for todays world. | $1,000 |
| Afa | Cincinnati, OH | Available uponrequest | $1,000 |
| Collision | Cincinnati, OH | Available uponrequest | $1,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | Religious freedom | $1,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | Helena, MT | Protect natural lands, fishand wildlife habitat | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | Restoration of ninemilecreek in montana | $1,000 |
| Activities Beyond the Classroom | Cincinnati, OH | CPS extracurricular activities | $1,000 |
| HER Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Empowering women to breakthe cycles of poverty, addiction,and human trafficking | $1,000 |
| Friends of Harriet Beecher Stowe | Cincinnati, OH | Support for the HBS house | $1,000 |
| City Gospel | Cincinnati, OH | Give HopeChange a LifeBreak the Cycle | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General College Fund | $500 |
| Promise Keepers | Colorado, CO | Helping men live with integrityto make and keep the 7 promises | $500 |
| Paladin Conservancy | Bigfork, MT | Preserve the old westthrough youth education aboutfarming and ranching | $500 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | enabling Christians todefend their faith | $500 |
| God's Bible School | Cincinnati, OH | Preparation for ministryPreparation for life | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $35,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102892
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1579143
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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