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The Edward C. Johnson Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $16.5 million across 96 grantees, primarily focusing on Massachusetts, Maine, and California. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
$31.1M
16%
SAN FRANCISCO ZEN CENTER
$24.1M
13%

CAMP BEECH CLIFF
$9.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$400K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND?
No. EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND give?
EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Maine, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND make each year?
In 2024, EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $16.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND fund recently?
In 2024, EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION, SAN FRANCISCO ZEN CENTER, and CAMP BEECH CLIFF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND?
EDWARD C JOHNSON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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