The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave $65,000 through 20 grants, with listed grants supporting organizations including charities, a public library, and health and community organizations.
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation gave $65K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,250
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,025,185
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a written request to Thomas W Weaver or Jeffrey R Johns, stating the amount requested, purpose, and prior-year results. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists December 1 as the deadline. That date has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists December 1 as the deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas W Weaver Or Jeffrey R Johns
Mailing address: 200 Marshall Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Phone: (412) 264-8383
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($6K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 12% to New York, 6% to Tennessee, 5% to Iowa, and 5% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Activities | $6,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Operating Activities | $6,000 |
| Special Olympics - Pennsylvania State College, PA | Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| Hockey Sticks Together Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Activities | $4,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation - Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Activities | $4,000 |
| Moon Township Public Library Moon TWP, PA | Operating Activities | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Alsac Memphis, TN | Operating Activities | $4,000 |
| UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Activities | $4,000 |
| West Hills Food Pantry Moon TWP, PA | Operating Activities | $4,000 |
| Allegheny Health Network Office of Development Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Activities | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,025,185 | $34,916 | $71,426 | $65,000 | 20 | $65,000 | $28,570 | $58,911 |
| 2023 | $1,061,695 | $84,604 | $68,375 | $62,000 | 25 | $62,000 | $84,604 | $54,226 |
| 2022 | $1,045,466 | $62,276 | $70,583 | $62,000 | 26 | $62,000 | $62,276 | $57,258 |
| 2021 | $1,053,773 | $116,243 | $64,475 | $55,500 | 20 | $55,500 | $107,268 | $63,130 |
| 2020 | $1,002,005 | $25,066 | $61,577 | $55,500 | 18 | — | $19,262 | $55,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of activities. Special Olympics Pennsylvania describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Moon Township Public Library says it provides free access to materials and programs serving the community’s educational, informational, technological, and recreational needs. Hockey Sticks Together Foundation describes its work as supporting special-needs and inner-city hockey organizations in Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median award of $3,000. The largest listed awards were $6,000 each to Alzheimer’s Association and Tunnels to Towers; $5,000 to Special Olympics Pennsylvania; and $4,000 each to Hockey Sticks Together Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation – Greater Pittsburgh, Moon Township Public Library, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ALSAC, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and West Hills Food Pantry. The filing lists operating activities as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara G Johns, Thomas W Weaver, and Jeffrey R Johns as directors.
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara G. Johns
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Johns
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Weaver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation
How much does The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation give each year?
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation gave $65K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 25 grants.
What is The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,250, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation give grants?
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (8 grants) and Moon TWP, PA (4 grants).
Does The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($6,000), Tunnels to Towers ($6,000) and Special Olympics - Pennsylvania ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation?
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to submit a written request to Thomas W Weaver or Jeffrey R Johns, stating the amount requested, purpose, and prior-year results. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's EIN?
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6426447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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