Helen Johnston Family Foundation

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-1530591

Helen Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $52K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$58K

-40.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$91K

+719.8% YoY

Grant Count

9

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+719.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Johnston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Helen Johnston Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Helen Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in CINCINNATI, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $52K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

ArlingtonBigforkBlanchesterBronxCincinnatiColorado SpringsColumbia FallsColumbusHelenaKalispellLos AngelesLovelandMerrifieldMilfordPuebloSioux FallsSouix FallsWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$26K$52K$77K$103K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$58,277$97,367$104,189
Revenue$4,561$6,981$4,980
Expenses$93,931$13,803$14,760
Qualifying Distributions$91,465$11,542$12,379
Net Investment Income$52,348$4,756$2,599
Distributable Amount$8,513$10,699$11,610

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$23K$46K$68K$91K12 grants202014 grants202111 grants20229 grants20239 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Adventures in Truth Mini…$50KPilots to the Rescue$15KTrout Unlimited$13KFirst Baptist Church$6KEgan Slough Community$2KCitizens for a Better Fl…$2KLittle Miami Conservatory$2KRaptor Inc$2KChrist Hospital Foundation$1K

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

54<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adventures in Truth Ministries ($50,000), Pilots to the Rescue ($15,000), Trout Unlimited ($12,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Little Miami Conservatory Loveland, OHConserving the natural splendor ofthe Little Miami NationalWild and Scenic River$1,500
Egan Slough Community Kalispell, MTEducation for Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification$2,000
Raptor Inc Milford, OHNon-profit dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey via rehab, education, research and community service$1,500
Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OHSupport The Christ Hospitals missionto improve the health of thecommunity and create patient value$1,000
Citizens for a Better Flathead Kalispell, MTWorking for clean water,intelligent development and waste reduction$2,000
Adventures in Truth Ministries Blanchester, OHto educate on the authenticity of the Bibles HolyScriptures and its truth through archaeological and historical evidence with research and education.$50,000
Pilots to the Rescue Merrifield, VAEmergency Animal rescue transport$15,000
Trout Unlimited Arlington, VAConservation of FreshwaterStreams, rivers and associated upland habitat$12,500
First Baptist Church Cincinnati, OHChristian Church$5,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
John A JohnstonTrustee1
Laurie JohnstonTrustee1
Amy J WallerTrustee1

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Helen Johnston Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Helen Johnston Family Foundation holds $58K in total assets with $5K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $91K in 2024.

Where does Helen Johnston Family Foundation operate?

Helen Johnston Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Montana, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia.

What size grants does Helen Johnston Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Helen Johnston Family Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $91K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Helen Johnston Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helen Johnston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Helen Johnston Family Foundation's EIN?

Helen Johnston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1530591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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