Johnston Giving Initiative

EIN 33-3138978 Β· VA Β· NTEE D20

Typical grant ~$600 Funds in VA, DC, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Johnston Giving Initiative based in VA paid 3 grants totaling $5.3K to 3 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $4.6K, with a median of $600. Its largest recipients included Food Pantry Armed Services of YMCA, American Red Cross, and Buddy Second Chance Rescue. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$20,000
Giving (latest yr)
$5,348
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$600
Recipients
3
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Food Pantry Armed Services of YMCA$4,648
  • American Red Cross$600
  • Buddy Second Chance Rescue$100

Where grants went

  • Virginia$4,648 Β· 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$600 Β· 1 grant
  • New York$100 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

Food Pantry Armed Services of YMCA
Virginia Beach, VA
Help veterans and service members that are experiencing food insecurity.
$4,648
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Help humans in crisis.
$600
Buddy Second Chance Rescue
Amherst, NY
Assist with care for dogs rescued.
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Johnston Giving Initiative's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Johnston Giving Initiative is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Johnston Giving Initiative reported 3 itemized grants totaling $5.3K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $4.6K (median $600).

Recent recipients include Food Pantry Armed Services of YMCA, American Red Cross, Buddy Second Chance Rescue. The full grant list is on this page.

Johnston Giving Initiative is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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