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The Helen Johnston Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $97,000 across six grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Doctors Without Borders USA
New York, NY
$7K
< 1%
CASCADIA ART MUSEUM
Edmonds, WA
$5K
< 1%
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL
GREENVILLE, PA
$5K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION?
No. THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION give?
THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $97 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include Doctors Without Borders USA, CASCADIA ART MUSEUM, and ST MICHAEL SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION?
THE HELEN JOHNSTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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