Robert M and Joyce a Johnson
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports $25,000 in grants to 20 organizations, including a scholarship grant to Alice Lloyd College and general and unrestricted grants to organizations serving a range of communities and causes.
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson at a glance
In short: Robert M and Joyce a Johnson gave $25K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,250
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $540,371
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (24% 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 Robert M and Joyce a Johnson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1176 Orlo Drive, Mclean, VA 22102-1706
Phone: (301) 654-7555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert M and Joyce a Johnson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alice Lloyd College ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (24%), Virginia (16%), Washington, DC (12%), California (12%), and Connecticut (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert M and Joyce a Johnson open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Guidepost Foundation Danbury, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Union Mission Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Lexington, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Christian Film & TV Commission Camarillo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Homestretch Inc Falls Church, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hour of Power Grarden Grove, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $540,371 | $20,987 | $33,962 | $25,000 | 20 | $25,000 | $12,228 | $25,772 |
| 2024 | $502,944 | $22,104 | $35,643 | $25,000 | 20 | $25,000 | $14,425 | $23,226 |
| 2023 | $429,310 | $108,282 | $34,277 | $26,000 | 21 | $26,000 | $100,446 | $20,242 |
| 2022 | $355,305 | $27,004 | $30,987 | $23,700 | 18 | $23,700 | $19,717 | $24,819 |
| 2021 | $359,288 | $23,229 | $29,151 | $22,200 | 17 | — | $16,278 | $24,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert M and Joyce a Johnson reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 organizations with varied missions. Alice Lloyd College says it works to make a liberal arts education accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of financial circumstances. Joseph’s House describes its work as creating a home and community for homeless people living with HIV in Washington, DC, and providing health care and related services. Langley Residential Support Services says it serves adults with developmental disabilities through residential and community support services. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern veterans and pets, housing, children with developmental delays and disabilities, cleft care, and participation in government, politics, and media.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $25,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $5,000 to Alice Lloyd College for a scholarship. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Guidepost Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes, and $1,000 each to Central Union Mission, Christian Appalachian Project, Christian Film & TV Commission, Disabled American Veterans, Gary Sinise Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Homestretch Inc, Hour of Power, Joseph’s House, and Langley Residential Support Services, all for general and unrestricted purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert M Johnson as president and Joyce A Johnson, Katie D Garrison, and Martha Garrison as directors.
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson is led by Robert M. Johnson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Johnson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce A. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie D. Garrison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Garrison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robert M and Joyce a Johnson
How much does Robert M and Joyce a Johnson give each year?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson gave $25K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 20 grants.
What is Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's typical grant size?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,250, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert M and Joyce a Johnson give grants?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's top state is Kentucky, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Robert M and Joyce a Johnson give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's largest grantees?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's largest 2025 grantees include Alice Lloyd College ($5,000), Guidepost Foundation ($2,000) and Central Union Mission ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert M and Joyce a Johnson?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson reported $540K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (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 Robert M and Joyce a Johnson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Alice Lloyd College says it works to make a liberal arts education accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of financial circumstances. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert M and Joyce a Johnson?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's EIN?
Robert M and Joyce a Johnson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2887331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Robert M and Joyce a Johnson 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 2021–2025
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