The Bob and Doris Johnston
The Bob and Doris Johnston is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in Pueblo, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $225K.
The Bob and Doris Johnston at a glance
In short: The Bob and Doris Johnston gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +471.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,077,774
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Bob and Doris Johnston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pueblo Zoological Society ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Bob and Doris Johnston gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 33% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $134K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Zoological Society Pueblo, CO | Support for Public Zoo | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,077,774 | $225,464 | $55,926 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $225,464 | $150,139 |
| 2024 | $1,908,236 | $178,933 | $40,532 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 | $178,933 | $136,651 |
| 2023 | $1,769,835 | $116,360 | $110,140 | $105,000 | 4 | $109,500 | $116,360 | $113,772 |
| 2022 | $1,763,615 | $196,882 | $122,097 | $115,860 | 7 | $119,360 | $91,724 | $106,297 |
| 2021 | $1,688,830 | $145,451 | $129,996 | $125,000 | 8 | $128,450 | $143,658 | $126,467 |
| 2020 | $1,673,375 | $89,805 | $135,380 | $133,500 | 13 | — | $89,680 | $104,936 |
| 2019 | $1,718,950 | $98,003 | $98,805 | $93,000 | 4 | — | $98,003 | $95,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bob and Doris Johnston reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bob and Doris Johnston is led by Joan Mertz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan Mertz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Shaw
Secretary
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Jeffrey Shaw
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff Shaw (2019–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The Bob and Doris Johnston
How much does The Bob and Doris Johnston give each year?
The Bob and Doris Johnston gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
How large is The Bob and Doris Johnston?
The Bob and Doris Johnston reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 is The Bob and Doris Johnston?
The Bob and Doris Johnston is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in Pueblo, CO. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Bob and Doris Johnston operate?
The Bob and Doris Johnston has awarded grants in Colorado, Texas.
What is The Bob and Doris Johnston's EIN?
The Bob and Doris Johnston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1238766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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