The George F and Marion D Johnson
The George F and Marion D Johnson is a private foundation based in Terre Haute, Indiana. It made 27 grants totaling $100,491 in filing year 2025, with grants supporting organizations including charities, churches, education, health, and community organizations.
The George F and Marion D Johnson at a glance
In short: The George F and Marion D Johnson gave $100K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,491
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,722
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $302,429
- -27.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The George F and Marion D Johnson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a letter describing the nature of the charity. It reports no application deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary R Feiler
Mailing address: 48 Avalon Drive, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone: (812) 234-7608
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George F and Marion D Johnson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities of TER ($20K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 7% to Illinois, 5% to New York, 2% to Colorado, and 2% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George F and Marion D Johnson open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of TER Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Fota Arboretum Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $8,000 |
| The League of Terre Haute Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Horizon Health Paris, IL | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| St Benedicts Church Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph University Parish Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Vigo County Education Foundation Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Candles Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Juvenille Diabetes Research Fund New York, NY | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Union Health Foundation Terre Haute, IN | Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $302,429 | $3,345 | $118,726 | $100,491 | 27 | $100,491 | $3,345 | $116,056 |
| 2024 | $417,810 | $4,136 | $82,791 | $63,216 | 20 | $63,216 | $4,136 | $93,056 |
| 2023 | $496,465 | $-3,778 | $44,676 | $35,950 | 16 | $35,950 | $3,938 | $55,461 |
| 2022 | $544,919 | $-300 | $54,221 | $48,926 | 22 | $48,926 | $2,786 | $45,344 |
| 2021 | $599,440 | $179,234 | $45,854 | $34,506 | 25 | $34,506 | $179,234 | $45,737 |
| 2020 | $466,060 | $215,563 | $29,075 | $26,256 | 27 | — | $215,563 | $34,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George F and Marion D Johnson reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included operating support for organizations such as Catholic Charities of Terre Haute, FOTA Arboretum, and the League of Terre Haute. Among its grantees, Vigo County Education Foundation says its programs and projects enhance and enrich public education, while CANDLES says it illuminates the world with hope, healing, respect, and responsibility through Holocaust education and the story of Eva Kor. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $100,491. Grants ranged from $300 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed awards included $20,000 to Catholic Charities of Terre Haute, $8,000 to FOTA Arboretum, and $6,000 to the League of Terre Haute. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Horizon Health, St. Benedicts Church, St. Joseph University Parish, Vigo County Education Foundation, CANDLES, Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, Union Health Foundation, and 14th & Chestnut, and $4,000 to Mount Pleasant Church. The listed grants were for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jody Feiler, Mary Beth Wire, and Mary Feiler as co-trustees.
The George F and Marion D Johnson's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Beth Wire
Co Trustee
Co-Trustee → Co Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Jody Feiler
Co Trustee
Co-Trustee → Co Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Mary R. Feiler
Co Trustee
Co-Trustee → Co Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jody F. Mann (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Jody Feiler (Co Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The George F and Marion D Johnson
How much does The George F and Marion D Johnson give each year?
The George F and Marion D Johnson gave $100K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 20 grants.
What is The George F and Marion D Johnson's typical grant size?
The George F and Marion D Johnson's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,722, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George F and Marion D Johnson that year got $3K on average.
Where does The George F and Marion D Johnson give grants?
The George F and Marion D Johnson gives mostly in Indiana: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Terre Haute, IN (17 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does The George F and Marion D Johnson give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The George F and Marion D Johnson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George F and Marion D Johnson's largest grantees?
The George F and Marion D Johnson's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities of TER ($20,000), Fota Arboretum ($8,000) and The League of Terre Haute ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George F and Marion D Johnson?
The George F and Marion D Johnson reported $302K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (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 does The George F and Marion D Johnson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included operating support for organizations such as Catholic Charities of Terre Haute, FOTA Arboretum, and the League of Terre Haute. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George F and Marion D Johnson?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George F and Marion D Johnson's EIN?
The George F and Marion D Johnson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4130468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The George F and Marion D Johnson accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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