Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $55,500, including grants designated for scholarships and general purposes.
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship at a glance
In short: Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship gave $56K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,500
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,550
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $1,094,715
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (716) 842-5081
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pennsylvania State University ($13K). Together the top 9 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (67%), followed by New York (10%), New Jersey (10%), Ohio (5%), and Utah (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 $48K (2024) to $61K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Scholarship Grant | $12,500 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | Scholarship Grant | $11,000 |
| The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | Scholarship Grant | $5,500 |
| Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA | Scholarship Grant | $5,500 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Scholarship Grant | $2,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| Millersville University Millersville, PA | Scholarship Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,094,715 | $119,123 | $84,660 | $55,500 | 10 | $57,000 | $93,613 | $58,094 |
| 2024 | $1,060,219 | $85,319 | $75,603 | $48,400 | 10 | $49,900 | $59,839 | $56,343 |
| 2023 | $1,051,629 | $49,219 | $79,527 | $52,250 | 10 | $53,750 | $23,560 | $53,102 |
| 2022 | $1,082,219 | $57,816 | $88,646 | $59,800 | 11 | $61,300 | $32,042 | $56,033 |
| 2021 | $1,113,164 | $123,203 | $82,808 | $55,800 | 14 | $55,800 | $95,977 | $64,092 |
| 2020 | $1,073,014 | $43,402 | $87,893 | $61,200 | 13 | — | $16,694 | $58,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $58K 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 went to universities and colleges; several were designated as scholarship grants, while others were listed for general purposes.
Among its grantees, York College of Pennsylvania describes its mission as preparing graduates for fulfilling, productive, and purposeful lives through high-quality programs supported by real-world experiences. Messiah University says its mission is to educate students in intellect, character, and Christian faith in preparation for service, leadership, and reconciliation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $55,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $12,500, with a median of $5,500.
Its largest reported grants were $12,500 to Pennsylvania State University and $11,000 to York College of Pennsylvania, both designated as scholarship grants. Other grants included $5,500 each to the Culinary Institute of America and Princeton University for general purposes, and $5,500 each to Messiah University and Shippensburg University for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's only listed officer is M & T Trust Company, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M & T Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$25K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M AND T Trust Company (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to M & T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship
How much does Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship give each year?
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship gave $56K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 10 grants.
What is Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's typical grant size?
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $5,550, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship give grants?
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and New Jersey (10%).
Does Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's largest grantees?
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's largest 2025 grantees include Pennsylvania State University ($12,500), York College of Pennsylvania ($11,000) and The Culinary Institute of America ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship?
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (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 Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to universities and colleges; several were designated as scholarship grants, while others were listed for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's EIN?
Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6708312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robtjulia Johnston Scholarship 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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