Johanna a Favrot Fund
Johanna a Favrot Fund is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It reported 12 grants totaling $558,000 in 2025, supporting organizations working in areas including education, health care, environmental stewardship, recovery services, technology, and wildlife conservation.
Johanna a Favrot Fund at a glance
In short: Johanna a Favrot Fund gave $558K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), top state New York. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $558,000
- +37.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,500
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,500
- Total assets
- $7,764,162
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johanna a Favrot Fund
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Richardson
Mailing address: 1770 St James Pl 510, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 622-1442
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johanna a Favrot Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Howard University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $496K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($62,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 57 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Houston, Texas. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (25%), Texas (24%), California (18%), Colorado (11%), and Arizona (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johanna a Favrot Fund open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2020) to $558K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University New York, NY | Howard university is a historically black federally chartered research university. Since its founding howard has played an unparalleled role in expanding educational opportunity for african americans and other marginalized communities. The purpose of the grant is to support the "howard health equity scholars" program, a targeted initiative to reduce financial barriers for students enrolled in the howard university colleges of medicine and nursing, allied health sciences and students on the pre-medical track. | $80,000 |
| Earth School Educational Foundation Phoenix, AZ | The mission of earth school is to promote environmental stewardship through film and media and broad dissemination of knowledge. The purpose of the grant is to assist in the promotion of the aims of the earth school educational foundation and awareness of regenerative agricultural practices that benefit farmers and the environment alike. Specifically, the funds will be used to promote the roots so deep documentary series, associated social media posts, the roots so deep podcast, and awareness of published scientific work surrounding regenerative agricultural practices. | $62,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center FBO the Homeless Health Service Dallas, TX | The homeless health services (HHS) strives to improve the health care of patients experiencing homelessness in nashville by meeting patients both in the hospital and on the street to provide direct medical care as well as improved access to a range of social support. The purpose of the grant is to give continued support for the HHS and would support the salary of a dedicated staff member to provide expanded capacity for face-to-face consultations in the ed and on the streets in the local community. | $62,000 |
| Center for Humane Technology San Francisco, CA | The center for humane technology works to ensure that the most consequential technologies, particularly ai, serve humanity. Its objectives are to build public awareness and agency around tech harms and to drive policy action by advising leaders, shaping incentives, and fostering accountability across the tech ecosystem. The purpose of the grant is to support staff capacity to launch two major initiatives: a global film campaign by academy award-winning directors to elevate public understanding of ai risks; and the uniquely human national campaign which highlights the needs to preserve human identity, purpose, and livelihood in the age of ai. | $60,000 |
| Fund for Constitutional Government FBO the Fact Coalition Washington, DC | The fact coalition is a non-partisan alliance of organizations promoting a fair global tax system and combating the harmful effects of corrupt financial practices. The purpose of the grant is to support the emergency litigation fund defending the corporate transparency act. | $59,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $62,000 |
| Wonder and Worries Houston, TX | The mission of wonders & worries is to provide free professional support for children/teenagers through a parent's serious illness or injury. The purpose of the grant to fund operating expenses to ensure houston children and families can access unique and vital services. | $48,000 |
| College Track Oakland, CA | College track helps to prepare underprivileged students for college, provides support for them while they are in college, and helps them navigate the job market on graduation. The purpose of the grant is to support college track oakland with $30,000 for general operating expenses and $10,000 for visits to colleges. | $40,000 |
| Poughkeepsie Day School Poughkeepsie, NY | Poughkeepsie day school is an independent school and thought leader in progressive education. The purpose of the grant is to support a need-based scholarship program, operating expenses, and alumni engagement. | $30,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | Scenic hudson works with community members and local officials to connect people with the outdoors in the river cities of kingston, newburg, and poughkeepsie, New York. The purpose of the grant is to support the river cities program. | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,764,162 | $442,411 | $599,989 | $558,000 | 12 | $586,374 | $434,840 | $683,120 |
| 2024 | $7,919,433 | $2,259,348 | $446,822 | $405,000 | 11 | $424,241 | $240,106 | $563,670 |
| 2023 | $6,108,511 | $234,721 | $421,307 | $400,000 | 8 | $409,069 | $225,655 | $415,903 |
| 2022 | $6,293,356 | $182,850 | $466,844 | $436,500 | 14 | $450,495 | $168,857 | $414,666 |
| 2021 | $6,577,350 | $198,391 | $362,102 | $340,000 | 12 | $349,740 | $188,651 | $450,454 |
| 2020 | $6,741,061 | $122,674 | $298,095 | $280,000 | 12 | — | $114,392 | $350,319 |
| 2019 | $6,946,521 | $3,298,168 | $376,288 | $315,000 | 7 | — | $3,283,913 | $293,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johanna a Favrot Fund reported a distributable amount of $683K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 supported a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Earth School Educational Foundation described its work as promoting environmental stewardship through film and media, while the Center for Humane Technology described its mission as ensuring that consequential technologies serve humanity. College Track described itself as a college-completion program for first-generation scholars from under-resourced communities. Other 2025 grants supported health services for people experiencing homelessness, scholarships, youth support, recovery services, and wildlife care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $558,000. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $51,500. Notable awards included $80,000 to Howard University for its Health Equity Scholars program; $62,000 each to Earth School Educational Foundation and Vanderbilt University Medical Center for the Homeless Health Service; and $60,000 to the Center for Humane Technology.
The 2024 filing states that no specific application forms are required and lists no restrictions on awards. How to apply: The filing identifies a contact for inquiries; no specific forms are required, and no award restrictions are listed. Deadline: N/A according to the 2024 filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and trustees: Sarah Johanna Peterson Pittock, President/Trustee; Christopher Favrot Arndt, VP/Treasurer/Trustee; Tatiana Jones, Secretary/Trustee; Amie Rose Anderson, Trustee; David De Kanter Ardnt, Trustee; Genevieve Helen Peterson, Trustee; Joseph Favrot Peterson, Trustee; Laurence Favrot, Trustee; Michael De Bruyn Arndt, Trustee; Noel Shepard Stephens, Trustee; and Thomas Channing Arndt, Trustee.
Johanna a Favrot Fund is led by Sarah Johanna Peterson Pittock, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Johanna Peterson Pittock
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amie Rose Anderson
Trustee
Vice President & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Favrot Arndt
Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David De Kanter Ardnt
Trustee
President & Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve Helen Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Favrot Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Favrot
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael De Bruyn Arndt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Shepard Stephens
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatiana Jones
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Channing Arndt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Johanna a Favrot Fund
How much does Johanna a Favrot Fund give each year?
Johanna a Favrot Fund gave $558K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $405K across 11 grants.
What is Johanna a Favrot Fund's typical grant size?
Johanna a Favrot Fund's median grant in 2025 was $51,500, and its average grant was $46,500, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Johanna a Favrot Fund that year got $47K on average.
Where does Johanna a Favrot Fund give grants?
Johanna a Favrot Fund's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (2 grants).
Does Johanna a Favrot Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Johanna a Favrot Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johanna a Favrot Fund's largest grantees?
Johanna a Favrot Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Howard University ($80,000), Earth School Educational Foundation ($62,000) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center FBO the Homeless Health Service ($62,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($62,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johanna a Favrot Fund?
Johanna a Favrot Fund reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $683K (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 does Johanna a Favrot Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johanna a Favrot Fund?
Johanna a Favrot Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Johanna a Favrot Fund's EIN?
Johanna a Favrot Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0638641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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