Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation
To provide support (financial and otherwise) to affiliate charitable organizations and independent researchers in order to further by research and tests, an understanding of human beings and to make the results available to the public.
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation at a glance
In short: Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $771K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,542,550
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $771,275
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $771,275
- Total assets
- $18,809,801
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Human Engineering Laboratory Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $662K (2021) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Engineering Laboratory Inc Boston, MA | Aptitude Testing | $1,330,517 |
| Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation Inc Boston, MA | Aptitude Testing | $212,033 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,809,801 | $1,673,718 | $1,550,180 | $1,542,550 | 2 | $1,673,718 |
| 2023 | $18,357,106 | $551,783 | $1,466,570 | $1,360,071 | 2 | $551,783 |
| 2022 | $17,799,855 | $1,125,137 | $1,279,615 | $1,151,947 | 1 | $1,125,137 |
| 2021 | $21,565,999 | $1,095,631 | $798,228 | $661,589 | 2 | $1,095,631 |
| 2020 | $20,049,837 | $934,889 | $2,071,591 | $1,963,363 | 3 | $934,889 |
About Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation is a public charity, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation is led by Anne Steiner, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Steiner
President & Treasurer
Trustee & President → Trustee, President & Treasurer, 2022
Trustee, President & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Campbell
Trustee & Chairperson
Trustee, Assistant Treasurer & Chairperson → Trustee & Chair, 2022
Trustee & Chair → Trustee & Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ransom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Leifer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bowker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jensen
Trustee & Vice President of Operations
Trustee & Vp- Director of Operations → Trustee & Vice President - Director of Operations, 2022
Trustee & Vice President - Director of Operations → Trustee & Vice President of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casa Wilson
Lab & Marketing Director
Director of Special Projects & Marketing → Lab & Marketing Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Brown
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Townes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Greene
Lab Director
Lab Director & Director of Public Relations → Lab Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Fitzgerald
Secretary & Assitant Treasurer
Trustee, Assistant Secretary & Assistant → Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Secretary & Assitant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Derek C. Johnson (2020–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Holly Wilhelm (2020–2023) — Secretary & Research Coordinator
- Former: Chris Condon (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Wyatt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Bigelow (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Stowell (2020–2021) — Trustee & Vice Chair
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 Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation
How much does Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation give each year?
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 2 grants.
How large is Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation?
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation operate?
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New Mexico.
What is Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation's EIN?
Johnson O'Connor Research Support Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3970491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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