The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $157K. Net investment income was $186K.
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $157K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,500
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,389
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,010,802
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Federation of the Blind ($25K). Together the top 9 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2024) to $176K (2019). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Federation of the Blind Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Timonium, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Maryland SPCA Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Special Olympics of MD Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
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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 | $3,010,802 | $226,477 | $219,542 | $156,500 | 9 | $163,788 | $185,879 | $167,587 |
| 2023 | $3,003,867 | $180,324 | $267,326 | $161,500 | 11 | $168,700 | $84,353 | $161,348 |
| 2022 | $3,083,724 | $155,811 | $217,303 | $172,500 | 12 | $176,553 | $119,440 | $166,848 |
| 2021 | $3,145,216 | $298,606 | $204,158 | $162,500 | 10 | $165,001 | $261,381 | $176,952 |
| 2020 | $3,050,768 | $154,115 | $206,784 | $165,080 | 11 | — | $116,026 | $165,522 |
| 2019 | $3,103,437 | $99,300 | $217,881 | $176,000 | 11 | — | $61,350 | $170,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie A. Travieso
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
George K. Mister
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark R. Burton
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation
How much does The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $157K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 11 grants.
What is The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,389, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants).
Does The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Federation of the Blind ($25,000), Operation Smile ($25,000) and Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation?
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (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 Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Evelyn Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1708324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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