Ws Johnston Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 21-6015101 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $96,474.
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On its return for tax year 2024 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
80% of grants went outside Colorado.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
- Arts & Culture grants in Colorado1 of its grant, $3,000 · 922 foundations
- Health grants in District of Columbia1 of its grant, $3,000 · 1,297 foundations
- Animal Welfare grants in New York1 of its grant, $2,500 · 1,718 foundations
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Johnston Family Fund - Schwab Donor Advised Fund Giving 360 | San Francisco, CA | Charitable givings | $96,474 |
| Johnston Rodgers Fund - Schwab Donor Advised Fund Giving 360 | San Francisco, CA | Charitable givings | $96,474 |
| Colorado Photographic Arts Center | Denver, CO | Arts | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington DC, DC | Healthcare | $3,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Animal care | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,448 | 5 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532189349100223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 21-6015101
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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