Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL EIN: 86-3801621

The Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. It operates as a grantmaking organization supporting educational and community initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+83.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

-71.4% YoY

Grant Count

+20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$66K

-76.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated significant philanthropic activity with total giving of $4,132,550. Recent grants include:

Grant Range

s ranging into the millions of dollars.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation maintains a presence in Florida, with documented funding activity in the Treasure Coast region, including support for institutions in Fort Pierce and Indiantown.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $11.6M (99%)

Massachusetts $33K (0%)

Wisconsin $30K (0%)

New Hampshire $20K (0%)

District of Columbia $16K (0%)

Maine $2K (0%)

Ohio $500 (0%)

Nebraska $150 (0%)

+1 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maine Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Ohio Wisconsin

Cities

AuburnBostonBoys TownCincinnatiDoverFort PierceIndiantownJacksonvilleJuno BeachJupiterNeedhamNorthhamptonPalm BeachPerryvillePonte Vedra BeachRiviera BeachSinsinawaSt AugustineStuartTallahassee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

According to available data, the Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation Inc. ranks among the top grantmakers in Ponte Vedra, Florida, with total giving of $4,132,550.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,505,958	$818,863	$4,236,669
Revenue	$2,919,838	$763,396	$4,134,787
Expenses	$1,194,425	$4,181,202	$3,149,146
Qualifying Distributions	$1,180,100	$4,132,550	$3,089,700
Net Investment Income	$1,055,920	$762,990	$2,731,200
Distributable Amount	$65,944	$114,977	$240,433

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Indian River State College Foundation Inc ($1,000,000), Jacksonville Symphony ($60,000), Dana Farber ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Cummer Museum of Art Jacksonville, FL	Charitable	$2,500
Florida Sheriff's Association Tallahassee, FL	Charitable	$1,000
Hope Rural School Indiantown, FL	Educational	$10,000
Indian River State College Foundation Inc Fort Pierce, FL	Educational	$1,000,000
Inlet Grove Riviera Beach, FL	Educational	$15,000
Jacksonville Symphony Jacksonville, FL	Charitable	$60,000
Judicial Watch Washington, DC	Charitable	$1,000
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL	Medical	$5,000
Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA	Charitable	$1,500
Ayla's Acres St Augustine, FL	Charitable	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Charles C Johnston	President	10	—
Sandra K Johnston	Secretary	1	—
Richard Ogden	Vice President	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

In January 2025, the foundation announced a $1 million gift to Indian River State College to fund a new recreational athletic facility on the Indiantown campus, demonstrating continued commitment to educational infrastructure in the region.

Johnstons' $1 Million Gift to Fund New Recreational Athletic Facility in

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation?

The foundation has demonstrated significant philanthropic activity with total giving of $4,132,550. Recent grants include: • **Indian River State College Foundation**: $1,000,000 for educational purposes (2024) • **Indian River State College - Indiantown Campus**: $1,000,000 for a new recreational athletic facility (January 2025) The foundation appears to support educational institutions and community development projects, with grant sizes ranging into the millions of dollars.

Where does Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation make grants?

The foundation maintains a presence in Florida, with documented funding activity in the Treasure Coast region, including support for institutions in Fort Pierce and Indiantown.

What size grants does Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation award?

In 2024, Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation's EIN?

Charles and Sandra Johnston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3801621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.