Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $373K. Net investment income was $431K.
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable at a glance
In short: Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable gave $373K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $372,878
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $74,576
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,001,329
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advance Democracy Inc ($200K). Together the top 5 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $373K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $373K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Democracy Inc McLean, VA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists New York, NY | Unrestricted | $72,878 |
| Creative Time New York, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Millbrook Fire Department Millbrook, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,001,329 | $432,810 | $376,930 | $372,878 | 5 | $375,279 | $431,159 | $643,341 |
| 2023 | $1,945,449 | $389,953 | $3,690 | — | — | $2,220 | $388,483 | $639,979 |
| 2022 | $1,559,186 | $347,707 | $10,750 | — | — | $750 | $347,707 | $675,953 |
| 2021 | $1,222,229 | $981,133 | $1,024,507 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,002,500 | $979,383 | $644,016 |
| 2020 | $1,265,603 | $686,793 | $1,031,250 | $1,000,000 | 1 | — | $686,793 | $605,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable reported a distributable amount of $643K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annabel R. J. Teal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ross Johnson White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Akselrad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable
How much does Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable give each year?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable gave $373K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's typical grant size?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $74,576, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable give grants?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (36%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's largest grantees?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Advance Democracy Inc ($200,000), Committee to Protect Journalists ($72,878) and Creative Time ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $375K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $643K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's EIN?
Elizabeth R Johnson 1994 Tr Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7046313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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