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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 31-1579143

Robert A Johnston Foundation

A private foundation in Cincinnati, OH. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 28 grants and $45,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Laura F Johnston
Form and materials
Letter
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $45,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $140,805

  • Tax year 2024

    $45,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $131,143

  • Tax year 2023

    $35,500

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $121,618

  • Tax year 2022

    $33,000

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $130,372

  • Tax year 2021

    $24,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $115,610

  • Tax year 2020

    $24,000

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $114,816

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Creston Firefighters AssociationKalispell, MT

    Fire preventionprotection and control

    $10,000
  2. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnati, OH

    Daily operations fund

    $3,000
  3. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Sustain natural world forthe benefit of peopleand animals

    $3,000
  4. First Priority of AmericaNashville, TN

    To take the hope of Christ to every student

    $3,000
  5. Ohio Environmental CouncilColumbus, OH

    Secure healthy air,land and water for Ohio.

    $2,000
  6. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Combat climate change and preserve natural areas

    $2,000
  7. Lloyd Library and MuseumCincinnati, OH

    Library support

    $2,000
  8. CRU FoundationOrlando, FL

    Enabling ministry partners supportkingdom work through goodstewardship

    $1,500
  9. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes

    $1,500
  10. Citizens for a Better FlatheadKalispell, MT

    To keep Flatheadecologically andeconomically healthy

    $1,500
  11. Flathead Land TrustKalispell, MT

    Foster citizen participation and sustainable solutions needed to keep the Flatheadbiologically and economically healthy.

    $1,000
  12. Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ

    To protect religiousfreedom, free speech, and the sanctity of life, parental rights and Gods design for marriage and family.

    $1,000
  13. Global Media OutreachDallas, TX

    Leveraging technology to share the Gospel in everycorner of the earth.

    $1,000
  14. Ruah Woods InstituteCincinnati, OH

    resources for growing your God-given identity,in language made for todays world.

    $1,000
  15. AfaCincinnati, OH

    Available uponrequest

    $1,000
  16. CollisionCincinnati, OH

    Available uponrequest

    $1,000
  17. First Liberty InstitutePlano, TX

    Religious freedom

    $1,000
  18. Montana Land RelianceHelena, MT

    Protect natural lands, fishand wildlife habitat

    $1,000
  19. Trout UnlimitedArlington, VA

    Restoration of ninemilecreek in montana

    $1,000
  20. Activities Beyond the ClassroomCincinnati, OH

    CPS extracurricular activities

    $1,000
  21. HER CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Empowering women to breakthe cycles of poverty, addiction,and human trafficking

    $1,000
  22. Friends of Harriet Beecher StoweCincinnati, OH

    Support for the HBS house

    $1,000
  23. City GospelCincinnati, OH

    Give HopeChange a LifeBreak the Cycle

    $1,000
  24. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    General College Fund

    $500
  25. Promise KeepersDenver, CO

    Helping men live with integrityto make and keep the 7 promises

    $500
  26. Paladin ConservancyBigfork, MT

    Preserve the old westthrough youth education aboutfarming and ranching

    $500
  27. Answers in GenesisHebron, KY

    enabling Christians todefend their faith

    $500
  28. God's Bible SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Preparation for ministryPreparation for life

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $10,00033% of the total
  2. Environment4 grants $7,00023% of the total
  3. Education3 grants $4,50015% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $2,5008% of the total
  5. Civil rights2 grants $2,0007% of the total
  6. Religion2 grants $1,5005% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $3,00010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio12 grants $16,500
  2. Montana5 grants $14,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $3,000
  4. Tennessee1 grant $3,000
  5. Texas2 grants $2,000
  6. Florida1 grant $1,500
  7. Missouri1 grant $1,500
  8. Arizona1 grant $1,000
  9. Virginia1 grant $1,000
  10. Colorado1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert A JohnstonPresident Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Amy WallerTrustee Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Laurie F JohnstonSecretary Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jack JohnstonTrustee Hours 0.5Pay $0

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