Founding Principles
Founding Principles is a public charity focused on Public affairs, based in Jupiter, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24K in total assets.
Founding Principles at a glance
- Total assets
- $24,296
- Expenses (2024)
- $38,823
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Founding Principles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffany for Florida Fort Myers, FL | — | $10,000 |
| Florida First Forever Tallahassee, FL | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,296 | $38,823 | — | — |
| 2022 | $76,500 | $30,575 | $20,000 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Founding Principles is led by Richard Johnston, Chairman on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Johnston
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Founding Principles
How large is Founding Principles?
Founding Principles reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ.
What is Founding Principles?
Founding Principles is a public charity focused on Public affairs, based in Jupiter, FL. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Founding Principles operate?
Founding Principles has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Founding Principles's EIN?
Founding Principles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3309990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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