Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation
The Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $230,000 through 17 grants to charitable organizations.
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation gave $230K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,529
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,991,430
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (212) 398-0192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The National Philanthropic Trust ($67K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 88 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), Pennsylvania (29%), Connecticut (14%), Virginia (11%), and Massachusetts (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2024) to $269K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Charitable | $67,000 |
| The New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | General Charitable | $32,500 |
| The Madeira School McLean, VA | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of CT New Haven, CT | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Native Plant Trust Framingham, MA | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army in Greater New York New York, NY | General Charitable | $13,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and New Jersey Astoria, NY | General Charitable | $12,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Audubon Greenwich Greenwich, CT | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,991,430 | $371,782 | $259,518 | $230,000 | 17 | $230,000 | $368,233 | $262,154 |
| 2023 | $5,879,166 | $152,467 | $289,050 | $262,500 | 18 | $262,500 | $149,645 | $233,101 |
| 2022 | $6,015,749 | $-248,973 | $271,104 | $252,000 | 17 | $252,000 | $19,796 | $309,859 |
| 2021 | $6,553,659 | $396,909 | $276,771 | $257,000 | 18 | $257,000 | $395,742 | $311,969 |
| 2020 | $6,433,521 | $950,393 | $293,168 | $268,500 | 18 | — | $948,017 | $272,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, conservation, wildlife, animal health, and community services. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation.
For example, The Madeira School describes itself as a college preparatory school for girls in grades nine through twelve, focused on educating young women for leadership. Native Plant Trust says its mission is to conserve and promote New England’s native plants. Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and public engagement. Morris Animal Foundation describes its mission as advancing animal health by connecting science and resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $230,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $67,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $67,000 to The National Philanthropic Trust, $32,500 to The New York Botanical Garden, $25,000 to The Madeira School, $20,000 to The Nature Conservancy of CT, and $15,000 to Native Plant Trust. Each was listed for a general charitable purpose.
Other reported 2024 grants included $13,000 to The Salvation Army in Greater New York, $12,000 to Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and New Jersey, and $10,000 to Wildlife Conservation Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley W Stillman, Louise S Lehrman, and Lewis E Lehrman as trustees.
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis E. Lehrman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise S. Lehrman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley W. Stillman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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-Stillman Family Foundation
How much does Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation give each year?
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation gave $230K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $263K across 18 grants.
What is Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,529, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation give grants?
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Greenwich, CT (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The National Philanthropic Trust ($67,000), The New York Botanical Garden ($32,500) and The Madeira School ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation?
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (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 Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, conservation, wildlife, animal health, and community services. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's EIN?
Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7097866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Johnson-Stillman 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Johnson-Stillman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/johnson-stillman-family-foundation-morg_074fca54c9e2443d8364273f5a50fb05
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