J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation
The J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education, a medical donation, and beauty.
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation gave $76K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,360
- +288.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,636
- +288.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,505
- Total assets
- $346,682
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 E 72Nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 249-3660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loyola High School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in California (33% of grant dollars), New York (26%), Texas (25%), Florida (13%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $168K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Jamaica New York, NY | Education | $18,000 |
| Barbara Bush School Grand Prarie, TX | Education | $14,000 |
| Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital Doral, FL | Medical Donation | $10,000 |
| Barbara Bush Foundation College Station, TX | Education | $5,010 |
| Counsel of Ambassadors Washington, DC | Education | $2,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| St James Church New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Parks Bartow, FL | Beauty | $250 |
| Central Park Beauty New York, NY | Beauty | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346,682 | $20,754 | $77,860 | $76,360 | 10 | $77,860 | $19,254 |
| 2024 | $392,188 | $18,151 | $21,140 | $19,640 | 10 | $21,140 | $16,651 |
| 2023 | $280,977 | $17,087 | $30,722 | $29,060 | 14 | $30,722 | $15,425 |
| 2022 | $283,712 | $65,097 | $89,074 | $85,654 | 15 | $89,074 | $11,677 |
| 2021 | $353,239 | $115,267 | $169,268 | $168,010 | 1 | $169,268 | $14,009 |
| 2020 | $404,384 | $405,145 | $67,775 | $66,780 | 1 | — | $4,150 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, a medical donation, and beauty. One recipient, American Friends of Jamaica Inc., describes its mission as supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in Jamaica to improve lives through systemic development in education, healthcare, and economics.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $76,360 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $3,505. Notable recipients included Loyola High School ($25,000), American Friends of Jamaica ($18,000), Barbara Bush School ($14,000), and Saint Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists J Howard Johnson and Brenda L Johnson as administrators.
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J Howard Johnson
Administrator
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda L Johnson
Administrator
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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 J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation
How much does J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation gave $76K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 10 grants.
What is J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,505, and its average grant was $7,636, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Texas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants).
Who are J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loyola High School ($25,000), American Friends of Jamaica ($18,000) and Barbara Bush School ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation?
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation reported $347K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, a medical donation, and beauty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3952877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). J Howard and Brenda L Johnson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/j-howard-and-brenda-l-johnson-family-foundation-morg_a74294e9157e4e14bd8bc34a552aaae1
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