Edward C Johnson Fund
The Edward C. Johnson Fund is a private family foundation established in 1964 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation is connected to the Johnson family of Fidelity Investments and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. It functions as a non-operating foundation that makes grants to charitable organizations primarily in New England, with a particular focus on the Boston area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$563.9M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.5M
-25.3% YoY
Grant Count
42
-4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$392K
-21.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports arts and culture, historic preservation, environmental conservation, and health. In recent years, the foundation has shifted its strategic focus, with environmental conservation and climate change now receiving the majority of its funding attention. The foundation primarily funds endowment, general operating and annual support, property care, collections and archives, renovations, new construction, and land preservation.
Grantmaking
The Edward C. Johnson Fund does not accept unsolicited applications. All grants are made at the discretion of the trustees based on their identified priorities and existing relationships. The foundation operates by invitation only.
Grant Range
Approximately $50,000–$467,000
Average Grant
Approximately $50,000–$467,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New England, with particular emphasis on:
- Boston, Massachusetts (primary focus)
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $496.6 million–$497 million
- Annual giving: $20.5 million
- Total revenues: $22.9 million
- Total expenses: $23.4 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $288 million in 2011 to over $563 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $563,852,929 | $496,554,483 | $495,515,579 |
| Revenue | $84,106,414 | $22,935,036 | $105,598,690 |
| Expenses | $17,364,131 | $23,368,016 | $30,218,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $16,356,631 | $21,483,016 | $44,626,197 |
| Net Investment Income | $74,362,409 | $13,672,274 | $30,011,689 |
| Distributable Amount | $31,355,353 | $25,886,565 | $22,797,183 |
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
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Maura Marx
- Program Director: Stephen Sloan
- Board Members: Abigail P. Johnson, Elizabeth L. Johnson, Edward C. Johnson IV
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURA MARX | PRESIDENT | 1 | $21,477 |
| ABIGAIL P JOHNSON | DIRECTOR AND VP | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH L JOHNSON | DIRECTOR AND VP | 0.5 | — |
| EDWARD C JOHNSON IV | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J MCKOWN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL M ARDITO | TREASURER | 1 | $9,540 |
| KEVIN SAUNDERS | ASST. SECRETARY | 4 | $39,956 |
Contact Information
- Address: 7 Water Street, Boston, MA 02109-4100
- Phone: (603) 681-4291 or (603) 681-4375
- Note: The foundation does not maintain a public website or accept unsolicited applications.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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