The Howard Johnson Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 04-6060965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$318K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc | Oak Bluffs, MA | Unrestricted general | $52,500 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Edgartown, MA | Unrestricted general | $31,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Ziggy's Haven Bird Sanctuary | Inverness, FL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Cambridge, MA | Howard johnson scholarship | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Sharon Elementary School | Charlotte, NC | Art & technology enrichment | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| One Plympton Preservation Foundation | Portland, ME | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| House of Feathers | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| The Sports Museum of Ne Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Ridgefield Academy | Ridgefield, CT | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Boston Bruins Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Church | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| True & Faithful Pet Rescue Mission | Venice, FL | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Town of Mount Desert Community | Northeast Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Palm Beach Parrot & Bird Rescue | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Boston, MA | Leukemia research | $3,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Middleburg, VA | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Bar Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Friends of Acadia (Foa) | Bar Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Bobbi & the Strays | Glendale, NY | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Jamie's Rescue | Miami, FL | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Island Housing Trust | Mount Desert, ME | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve | Seal Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | Ne Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Northeast Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Northeast Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Inc | Edgartown, MA | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Neighborhood House Club | New Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Open Table Mdi | Bar Harbor, ME | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Green Farms Academy | Greens Farms, CT | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Westport Emergency Medical Services | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | Port Washington, NY | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $317,500 | 43 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349100938
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6060965
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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