Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing lists grants to universities, arts and cultural organizations, an education organization, and a trail association.
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main at a glance
In short: Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main gave $25.5M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3.6M), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,500,000
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,642,857
- +45.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000,000
- Total assets
- $70,385,731
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trustees of the University of PA ($8.0M). Together the top 7 received $25.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 54 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, Indiana, and Connecticut. Grant dollars were distributed as follows: Pennsylvania 31%, Florida 24%, New York 22%, Indiana 20%, and Connecticut 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main gives
- Giving grew 359% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 567% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $506K (2019) to $28.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $25.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $8,000,000 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | General Operating | $6,000,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $5,000,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac Notre Dame, IN | General Operating | $5,000,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc Mystic, CT | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association Millerton, NY | General Operating | $250,000 |
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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 | $70,385,731 | $7,890,437 | $26,445,471 | $25,500,000 | 7 | $25,891,084 | $7,334,045 | $4,563,863 |
| 2024 | $89,220,235 | $10,262,952 | $20,998,088 | $19,998,750 | 8 | $20,394,732 | $9,337,294 | $5,459,679 |
| 2023 | $100,167,867 | $19,288,917 | $29,813,409 | $28,850,000 | 15 | $29,230,991 | $13,576,365 | $5,548,100 |
| 2022 | $110,678,655 | $12,148,446 | $6,498,926 | $5,552,000 | 12 | $6,080,074 | $2,988,428 | $6,155,979 |
| 2021 | $105,364,271 | $112,203,189 | $1,799,260 | $1,249,000 | 12 | $1,448,470 | $3,258,898 | $5,319,332 |
| 2020 | $10,035,546 | $-10,028 | $658,671 | $583,000 | 12 | — | $190,846 | $582,071 |
| 2019 | $10,707,609 | $2,683,235 | $626,848 | $506,000 | 14 | — | $2,626,608 | $548,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main reported a distributable amount of $4.6M 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 show support for higher education, opera, maritime history, education, and a rail trail association. Mystic Seaport Museum says it “strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” Teach for America describes its mission as finding, developing, and supporting exceptional leaders to teach the nation’s most underserved students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $25,500,000. Grants ranged from $250,000 to $8,000,000, with a median of $5,000,000. Its largest grants were $8,000,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, $6,000,000 to the University of Miami, and $5,000,000 each to the Metropolitan Opera Association and the University of Notre Dame du Lac. Each was designated for general operating support. The foundation also gave $1,000,000 to Mystic Seaport Museum and $250,000 each to Teach for America and Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association, also for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2019) (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$50K (2019) → $242K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Patrick Dore Jr. (2022–2023) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $242K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main
How much does Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main give each year?
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main gave $25.5M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20.0M across 8 grants.
What is Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's typical grant size?
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's median grant in 2025 was $5,000,000, and its average grant was $3,642,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main give grants?
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's top state is Pennsylvania, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's largest grantees?
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's largest 2025 grantees include Trustees of the University of PA ($8,000,000), University of Miami ($6,000,000) and Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($5,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main?
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main reported $70.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for higher education, opera, maritime history, education, and a rail trail association. Mystic Seaport Museum says it “strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's EIN?
Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6981384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Johnson Robert K Foundation-Main accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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