The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston

Foundation · Grantmaker Coos Bay, OR EIN: 45-3719828

The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Coos Bay, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $244K.

Key facts about The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston

EIN: 45-3719828
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $244,200
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $20,350
Median grant: $10,625
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024)
Primary geography: Oregon (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (74%), District of Columbia (16%) and Utah (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coos Bay, OR (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$244K

-6.1% YoY

Grant Count

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+17.4% YoY

About The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $180K (74%)

District of Columbia $39K (16%)

Utah $22K (9%)

California $4K (1%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Oregon Utah

Cities

Coos BayWashingtonKanabLos AngelesNorth Bend

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Friends of Coos County Animals ($65,000), Pelican Harbor Food Bank ($65,000), World Wildlife Fund ($35,100).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Friends of Coos County Animals Coos Bay, OR	Animal Spay Neuter Program	$65,000
Pelican Harbor Food Bank North Bend, OR	Food Bank For Those In Crisis Situations	$65,000
World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC	Animal Welfare	$35,100
Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT	Animal Welfare No Kill Shelter	$22,000
Oregon Coast Community Action Coos Bay, OR	CASA - Childrens Safety and Welfare	$17,600
Habitat for Humanity Coos Bay, OR	Housing to Low-Income Households	$17,600
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Cen Los Angeles, CA	Cancer Research	$3,650
Coos Elderly Services Coos Bay, OR	Financial Management Assistance to the Elderly and Other Vulnerable Members of the Community.	$3,650
Coos History Museum Coos Bay, OR	Education Outreach for Cultural Awareness to Youth and Learners of All Ages.	$3,650
South Coast Hospice Coos Bay, OR	Compassionate Care for Terminally Ill Patients	$3,650

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Marcella Hall	Director	2	—
Paul Felker	Secretary	1	—
Kenneth Dresser	Director	1	—
Patrick Terry	President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston?

The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Coos Bay, OR. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston operate?

The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Oregon, Utah.

What size grants does The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston award?

In 2024, The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston awarded 12 grants totaling $244K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston's EIN?

The Eugene and Marlaina Johnston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3719828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.