EBJ Foundation
EBJ Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $63K.
EBJ Foundation at a glance
In short: EBJ Foundation gave $500K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,333
- +65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,933,378
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who EBJ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Craig Hospital Foundation ($220K). Together the top 6 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 27 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How EBJ Foundation gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 409% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $500K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | Health Care | $220,000 |
| Georgetown University - Men's Golf Athletic Excellence Fund Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| Georgetown University - Women's Golf Athletic Excellence Fund Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | Wildlife | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Owasso, OK | Education | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Healthcare | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,933,378 | $324,864 | $519,220 | $500,000 | 6 | $504,575 | $63,469 | $123,514 |
| 2024 | $2,127,252 | $394,890 | $371,170 | $352,500 | 7 | $356,000 | $130,220 | $122,617 |
| 2023 | $2,103,957 | $428,698 | $291,343 | $275,000 | 6 | $278,575 | $15,930 | $114,289 |
| 2022 | $1,966,893 | $218,201 | $208,826 | $192,500 | 4 | $196,236 | $12,363 | $107,400 |
| 2021 | $1,957,701 | $243,852 | $95,198 | $80,000 | 4 | $82,700 | $31,354 | $104,088 |
| 2020 | $1,809,487 | $279,525 | $84,091 | $70,000 | 5 | — | $6,141 | $85,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EBJ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EBJ Foundation is led by Evan B. Johnstone, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Evan B. Johnstone
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brady Clinton Johnstone
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan H. Ham
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle Ryan Johnstone
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan Johnstone
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about EBJ Foundation
How much does EBJ Foundation give each year?
EBJ Foundation gave $500K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $353K across 7 grants.
What is EBJ Foundation's typical grant size?
EBJ Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $83,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EBJ Foundation give grants?
EBJ Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (40%) and North Dakota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does EBJ Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on EBJ Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are EBJ Foundation's largest grantees?
EBJ Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Craig Hospital Foundation ($220,000), Georgetown University - Men's Golf Athletic Excellence Fund ($100,000) and Georgetown University - Women's Golf Athletic Excellence Fund ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is EBJ Foundation?
EBJ Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $505K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is EBJ Foundation's EIN?
EBJ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3570197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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