Johnston Family Foundation
Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Marcos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $7K.
Johnston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnston Family Foundation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,333
- +41.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $237,787
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Johnston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pan Can ($5K). Together the top 3 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Johnston Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $17K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Can El Segundo, CA | Pancreatic Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Charlotte, NC | Homeles Family Support & Transition | $4,000 |
| Rise up Industries San Diego, CA | Reduce Gang Involvement | $4,000 |
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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 | $237,787 | $9,034 | $17,229 | $13,000 | 3 | $13,000 | $7,215 | $15,355 |
| 2024 | $245,982 | $9,210 | $17,758 | $12,286 | 4 | $12,286 | — | — |
| 2023 | $257,530 | $11,729 | $18,152 | $14,000 | 7 | $14,000 | $1 | — |
| 2022 | $275,953 | $8,458 | $20,547 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $8,458 | — |
| 2021 | $280,042 | $27,156 | $20,822 | $17,000 | 4 | $17,000 | $27,156 | — |
| 2020 | $280,708 | $11,521 | $17,887 | $14,000 | 4 | — | $11,521 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Johnston Family Foundation is led by Jacquelyn Schoell, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacquelyn Schoell
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Abbott
President
Correspondin → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steven Johnston
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garrett Johnston
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeffery Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rebecca Wasinack
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ryan Johnston
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gregory Johnston
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Beyrouty
Recording Se
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Eric J. Beyrouty
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jessica Kim
Recording Se
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tim Hoffman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jan Beyrouty (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 Johnston Family Foundation
How much does Johnston Family Foundation give each year?
Johnston Family Foundation gave $13K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
What is Johnston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnston Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Johnston Family Foundation give grants?
Johnston Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (31%).
Does Johnston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Johnston Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Johnston Family Foundation?
Johnston Family Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 is Johnston Family Foundation's EIN?
Johnston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0755496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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