The Morse and Betty Johnson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-0610207 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$210K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
52% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | General | $25,000 |
| Seven Hills | Cincinnati, OH | General | $25,000 |
| The Know Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Bright Beginnings | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General | $10,000 |
| DC Billingual Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | General | $10,000 |
| John Eaton School Hsa | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | Roseland, VA | General | $10,000 |
| So Others Might Eat (Some) | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Tregaron Conservancy | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Free Store Food Bank | Cincinnati, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Lights | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| National Infantry Museaum Foundation | Columbus, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Robert O'neal Multi Cultural Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Catholic University | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | Baltimore, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Sesame Street Workshop Fdtn | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Fdtn for Cares Program | Cincinnati, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Animal Care | Cincinnati, OH | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $212,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $336,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601149349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0610207
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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