The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation
The Frances and Everett Johnston is a private foundation based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation gave $98K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $97,716
- +3157.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $8,883
- +1084.4% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $300
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (96% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return, so this application policy should not be treated as a current opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Woodgate Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 325-0060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fun ($94K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients (96%), followed by Illinois (2%), Florida (1%), Washington (0%), and New York (0%). Listed recipients included organizations in Boston and local Illinois communities, as well as organizations based in Orlando, Federal Way, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation gives
- 9% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $98K (2020). In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fun Boston, MA | Donar Advised Fund | $93,716 |
| The CRU Foundation Orlando, FL | General Operating Funds | $1,300 |
| Soli DEO Gloria Glen Ellyn, IL | General Operating Funds | $500 |
| Candor Health Hinsdale, IL | Health Education | $500 |
| Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Lisle, IL | Health Education | $300 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | General Funds | $300 |
| Pillars Community Health La Grange, IL | Health Education | $250 |
| Parners in Health Boston, MA | Health Education | $250 |
| Opportunity International Chicago, IL | Community Assistance | $250 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Humanitarian | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $3,076 | $98,055 | $97,716 | 11 | $3,076 | $3,426 |
| 2019 | $89,854 | $3,423 | $3,440 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,423 | $3,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for health education, general operating funds, community assistance, humanitarian work, and a donor-advised fund.
Among its grantees, Pillars Community Health describes its work as providing health, social, and educational services to build strong, healthy communities. Opportunity International says it provides financial solutions, support, and training to help people living in poverty in developing countries build sustainable incomes and educate their children. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide, including through emergency relief and long-term community development. Hinsdale Hospital Foundation states that its mission is to promote philanthropy and goodwill for Adventist Midwest Health, doing business as UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $97,716. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $93,716, with a median grant of $300. Its largest grant was $93,716 to Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund in Boston, for a donor-advised fund. Other grants included $1,300 to The Cru Foundation for general operating funds; $500 each to Soli Deo Gloria for general operating funds and Candor Health for health education; and $300 each to Hinsdale Hospital Foundation for health education and the Salvation Army for general funds. The foundation also gave $250 each to Pillars Community Health, Partners in Health, Opportunity International, and World Vision, and $100 to Doctors Without Borders.
The foundation reported four grants totaling $3,000 in 2019.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Edith Johnston as Secretary/Treasurer; Beth Johnston Stephenson, Thomas B. Johnston, and Rev. Peter Johnston as trustees; and Julie Anne Pruitt as president.
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation is led by Julie Anne Pruitt, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Julie Anne Pruitt
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beth Johnston Stephenson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edith Johnston
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation
How much does The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation give each year?
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation gave $98K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $300, and its average grant was $8,883, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation give grants?
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fun ($93,716), The CRU Foundation ($1,300) and Soli DEO Gloria ($500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for health education, general operating funds, community assistance, humanitarian work, and a donor-advised fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's EIN?
The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3332740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does The Frances and Everett Johnston Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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