Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $712,000 to charitable organizations.
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 at a glance
In short: Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 gave $712K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state Florida. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $712,000
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,600
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $159,197
- -30.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% 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 Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: The Johnson Co Inc 610 5Th Ave Fl2, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 332-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 112 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (39%), New York (36%), Virginia (11%), New Jersey (11%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) 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. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $606K (2020) to $778K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $712K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Acquarium West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Amfar the Foundation for AIDS History New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Order of St Basil the Great Glen Cove, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Ukranian Cultural Center of NJ Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Ukranian National Foundation Inc Parisppany, NJ | Unrestricted | $34,500 |
| Glades Academy Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $159,197 | $701,185 | $812,173 | $712,000 | 20 | $714,303 | $614,315 | $684,535 |
| 2023 | $230,185 | $678,928 | $865,026 | $777,781 | 26 | $779,983 | $599,885 | $713,399 |
| 2022 | $291,283 | $409,416 | $763,582 | $740,200 | 21 | $740,950 | $392,784 | $781,771 |
| 2021 | $102,749 | $383,873 | $662,004 | $649,000 | 25 | $651,067 | $378,840 | $739,069 |
| 2020 | $99,880 | $364,688 | $612,671 | $605,514 | 20 | — | $360,097 | $651,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 reported a distributable amount of $685K 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 formal mission statement is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Glades Academy Foundation Inc says its mission is to promote quality public school education in Florida, including by supporting charter schools and school facilities. Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of America Inc describes itself as a Ukrainian chorus and dance ensemble that educates, trains, and performs Ukrainian music and dance, mainly in the tri-state area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $712,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The listed largest grants included $100,000 each to Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, and Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach; $80,000 to Episcopal High School; and $50,000 to amfAR The Foundation for AIDS History. Other notable grants included $40,000 each to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Order of St Basil the Great, and Ukrainian Cultural Center of NJ, and $34,500 to Ukrainian National Foundation Inc. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ira Akselrad and Christoper W Johnson as trustees.
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christoper W. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Akselrad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994
How much does Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 give each year?
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 gave $712K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $778K across 26 grants.
What is Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's typical grant size?
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $35,600, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 that year got $31K on average.
Where does Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 give grants?
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (36%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's largest grantees?
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's largest 2024 grantees include Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation ($100,000), Cox Science Center and Acquarium ($100,000) and Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994?
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $714K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $685K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. Among its 2024 grantees, Glades Academy Foundation Inc says its mission is to promote quality public school education in Florida, including by supporting charter schools and school facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994?
The foundation 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 Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's EIN?
Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7046310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert W Johnson IV Tr 1994 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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