Richard S Johnson Family Foundation
The Richard S Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $143,000, including support for organizations in Florida and Texas.
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard S Johnson Family Foundation gave $143K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,000
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,214
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,411,303
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richard S Johnson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Post Office Box 85, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-0085
Phone: (561) 832-9292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard S Johnson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Historical Society of Palm Beach County ($43K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 19% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard S Johnson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2020) to $148K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $43,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Continuing Operations | $27,500 |
| Rosarian Academy West Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $20,000 |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School West Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $7,500 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $7,500 |
| Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation Orlando, FL | Continuing Operations | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $5,000 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults Inc Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $5,000 |
| St Edward Roman Catholic Church Palm Beach, FL | Continuing Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,411,303 | $113,146 | $147,263 | $143,000 | 14 | $143,061 | $110,266 | $87,053 |
| 2024 | $1,445,303 | $162,625 | $149,794 | $140,500 | 17 | $140,561 | $154,908 | $80,922 |
| 2023 | $1,430,253 | $104,186 | $149,662 | $140,500 | 17 | $140,561 | $96,346 | $73,563 |
| 2022 | $1,477,139 | $105,014 | $153,648 | $148,000 | 16 | $148,061 | $99,427 | $93,907 |
| 2021 | $1,525,773 | $116,265 | $131,189 | $120,500 | 16 | $120,561 | $107,148 | $108,918 |
| 2020 | $1,539,287 | $83,442 | $129,161 | $120,500 | 16 | — | $75,902 | $85,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard S Johnson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K 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 included schools and universities, a historical society, a church, and organizations addressing health and disability-related needs.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Southern Methodist University says its primary mission is education through research and teaching. Palm Beach Day Academy describes an academically challenging, compassion-rich education for students. Bella’s Angels says it assists families of children with lifelong physical disabilities by providing financial support beyond insurance coverage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $143,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $43,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported grants included $43,000 to the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, $27,500 to Southern Methodist University, and $20,000 to Rosarian Academy. Other reported grants included $7,500 each to Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Palm Beach Day Academy, and $5,000 each to Palm Beach Atlantic University and Bella’s Angels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patsy Seaton Johnson as president, secretary, and director; Richard S Johnson Jr as vice president and director; Patricia Johnson Sned, Catharine Johnson Flagg, and Helene Johnson Austin as directors; and Scott Allen Johnson as treasurer and director.
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation is led by Patsy Seaton Johnson, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patsy Seaton Johnson
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catharine Johnson Flagg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Johnson Austin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Johnson Sned
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard S. Johnson Jr.
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Allen Johnson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Richard S Johnson Family Foundation
How much does Richard S Johnson Family Foundation give each year?
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation gave $143K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 17 grants.
What is Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,214, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard S Johnson Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Richard S Johnson Family Foundation give grants?
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does Richard S Johnson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Continuing Operations" (14 grants).
Who are Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Historical Society of Palm Beach County ($43,000), Southern Methodist University ($27,500) and Rosarian Academy ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard S Johnson Family Foundation?
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard S Johnson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included schools and universities, a historical society, a church, and organizations addressing health and disability-related needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard S Johnson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard S Johnson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2762126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard S Johnson 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Richard S Johnson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-s-johnson-family-foundation-morg_4ed3d3eb120d4094a0ab3352e3e8c558
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