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EDWIN M JOHNSTON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 161578180 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$401K
expenses
$87K
net assets
$4.5M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The EDWIN M JOHNSTON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York that makes charitable grants to support education, disability services, conservation, and youth development. It funds organizations across the United States, with a focus on capital campaigns, wildlife protection, and community-based programs. The foundation does not operate direct service programs.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Charitable Grantmaking
Supports nonprofit organizations through unrestricted and project-specific grants in areas including education, disability services, conservation, and youth development
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 2 activities
    • Funding affordable housing initiatives through Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
      Supports Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod through charitable grants aimed at expanding affordable housing.
    • Funding youth development programs at Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton
      Funds youth development programs through support to Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 2 activities
    • Funding autism-related programs through The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc
      Supports charitable activities of The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc, which serves individuals with autism.
    • Funding services for individuals with disabilities via Road to Responsibility Inc
      Supports services for individuals with disabilities through grants to Road to Responsibility Inc.
  • Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
    • Funding capital campaign initiatives at Nichols School
      Funds capital campaign initiatives at Nichols School, a private educational institution.
    • Funding educational programs at The Park School
      Awards grants to The Park School for educational purposes, supporting its academic and institutional initiatives.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
    • Funding charitable operations of Bluffton Self Help Inc
      Provides charitable funding to Bluffton Self Help Inc to support its community-based services.
    • Funding charitable programs of Partnership with Native Americans
      Provides charitable grants to Partnership with Native Americans to support its mission-driven activities.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Funding wetlands and waterfowl conservation through Ducks Unlimited Inc
      Provides funding to Ducks Unlimited Inc for conservation efforts focused on wetlands and waterfowl habitat.
    • Funding wildlife conservation and habitat protection through Rainforest Trust
      Funds Rainforest Trust to save endangered wildlife and protect critical natural habitats.
  • General Support Grants to The Salvation Army 1 activity
    • Funding human needs and gospel outreach through The Salvation Army
      Funds The Salvation Army to meet human needs and preach the gospel without discrimination.
  • Golf Caddie and Junior Scholarships 1 activity
    • Funding youth development and character education via PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc
      Provides charitable grants to PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc to support youth development and character education programs.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$401K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$46K12%
Other revenue$355K
expenses
Total expenses$87K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$70K
Grants paid out$298K
balance sheet
Total assets$4.47M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$4.47M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -44.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EDWIN M JOHNSTON III TRUSTEE 1 $70K
board members · 2
  • JENNIFER JOHNSTON — TRUSTEE
  • SARAH F JOHNSTON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • BLUFFTON SELF HELP INC Partner — Recipient of charitable grant funding
  • BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BLUFFTON Partner — Recipient of funding for youth development programs
  • DUCKS UNLIMITED INC Partner — Recipient of funding for conservation efforts
  • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CAPE COD Partner — Recipient of charitable grant funding
  • NICHOLS SCHOOL Partner — Recipient of grant funding for a capital campaign
  • PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIVE AMERICANS Partner — Recipient of charitable grant funding
  • PGA TOUR FIRST TEE FOUNDATION INC Partner — Recipient of charitable grant funding
  • RAINFOREST TRUST Partner — Recipient of funding to save endangered wildlife and protect habitats
  • ROAD TO RESPONSIBILITY INC Partner — Recipient of grants for services supporting individuals with disabilities
  • THE DOUG FLUTIE JR FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM INC Partner — Recipient of charitable grant funding
  • THE PARK SCHOOL Partner — Recipient of educational grant funding
  • THE SALVATION ARMY Partner — Recipient of funding to meet human needs and preach the gospel