The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn is a private foundation, based in Newtown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $34K.
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn at a glance
In short: The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn gave $60K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,857
- +49.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,952
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $929
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% 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 Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gettysburg College ($58K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $90K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $58,000 |
| Newtown Presbyterian Church Newtown, PA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $929 |
| St Mary of the Assumption Parish Hull, MA | To Help Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $928 |
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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 | — | $33,757 | $63,627 | $59,857 | 3 | $59,857 | $33,700 | $392 |
| 2024 | $29,870 | $34,990 | $43,410 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $34,422 | $2,838 |
| 2023 | $38,290 | $17,691 | $24,188 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $17,053 | $5,433 |
| 2022 | $44,787 | $32,775 | $43,974 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $32,172 | $7,093 |
| 2021 | $55,986 | $56,893 | $93,959 | $90,000 | 3 | — | $56,408 | $6,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $392 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Thomas Johnson Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca J. Kerchner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cynthia S. Johnson (2021–2024) — Trustee
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 The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn
How much does The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn give each year?
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn gave $60K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn's typical grant size?
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $929, and its average grant was $19,952, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn give grants?
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $392 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn's EIN?
The Edwin T & Cynthia S Johnson Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2777060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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