Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation
The Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Massachusetts, Florida, and South Carolina.
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation gave $64K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $64,097
- -12.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,561
- -12.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $453,814
- +8.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (67% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 273 Westford Rd, Concord, MA 01742
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters ($13K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 20% to Florida, 8% to South Carolina, 3% to Texas, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation gives
- 33% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 310% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $73K (2022). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa, FL | General and Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Danvers, MA | General and Unrestricted | $8,700 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Inc Needham Heights, MA | General and Unrestricted | $8,566 |
| Waltham Boys and Girls Club Waltham, MA | General and Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Triangle Inc Malden, MA | General and Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charleston Charleston, SC | General and Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Action for the performing ar Watertown, MA | General and Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dana Faber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | General and Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| Middlesex Human Service agency Waltham, MA | General and Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart East Boston, MA | General and Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $453,814 | $95,152 | $68,601 | $64,097 | 18 | $68,293 | $13,674 | $22,035 |
| 2022 | $419,667 | $11,170 | $91,505 | $73,477 | 18 | $87,654 | $7,865 | $22,186 |
| 2021 | $500,002 | $500,002 | — | — | — | — | $2 | $1,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions span community support, disability services, cancer research and patient support, and assistance to military families. For example, Triangle Inc. says it empowers people with disabilities and their families; Middlesex Human Service Agency describes its work as community-based substance-abuse and social-service programs; and the SEAL Legacy Foundation says it supports families of wounded and fallen U.S. Navy SEALs and provides educational assistance to SEALs and their families. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $64,097. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $12,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grants included Big Brothers Big Sisters in Tampa, Florida ($12,500); Essex County Community Foundation in Danvers, Massachusetts ($8,700); Pan Mass Challenge Inc in Needham Heights, Massachusetts ($8,566); Waltham Boys and Girls Club in Waltham, Massachusetts ($7,500); Triangle Inc in Malden, Massachusetts ($5,000); and YMCA of Greater Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina ($5,000). The listed purposes for these grants were “General and Unrestricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Newton S Johnson as President and Henry Dane, Owen Johnson, and John Mccarthy as Directors.
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation is led by Newton S Johnson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Newton S Johnson
President
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Dane
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mccarthy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Owen Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kerry Johnson (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation
How much does Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation give each year?
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation gave $64K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $73K across 18 grants.
What is Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,561, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation give grants?
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (2 grants), Danvers, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Big Brothers Big Sisters ($12,500), Essex County Community Foundation ($8,700) and Pan Mass Challenge Inc ($8,566), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation?
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation reported $454K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own missions span community support, disability services, cancer research and patient support, and assistance to military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's EIN?
Newton S and Kerry Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3117349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Newton S and Kerry Johnson 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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