The James M Johnston Trust for Char & Educ Purposes
Historical FunderChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 23-7019796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$4,200,461
Total assets$93.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,200,461 and $4,200,461.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE TRUST SEE FEDERAL FOOTNOTE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 870, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815 |
| Phone | 3019070135 |
| Form and materials | SEE FEDERAL FOOTNOTE TO PART XIV |
| Deadlines | SEE FEDERAL FOOTNOTE TO PART XIV |
| Restrictions | SEE FEDERAL FOOTNOTE TO PART XIV |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached | Pippa Passes, KY | See schedule attached | $4,200,461 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,200,461 | 1 |
| 2023 | $3,900,331 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533049349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7019796
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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