Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 300233491 · Private foundation
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Johnson Charitable Gift Fund has awarded $189.4M across 3,228 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Inst. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Johnson Charitable Gift Fund funds
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, older adults, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Inst SALTZMAN FAMILY FUND | Cleveland, OH | $7.0M | 2024 |
| Horizon Community Funds CORPOREX COMMUNITY F | Covington, KY | $5.5M | 2019 |
| Commonwealth Causes GENERAL FUND | Lexington, KY | $3.9M | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at johnsoninv.com.
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
- Does Johnson Charitable Gift Fund accept grant applications?
- Johnson Charitable Gift Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Johnson Charitable Gift Fund fund?
- Johnson Charitable Gift Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Inst, Horizon Community Funds, Commonwealth Causes. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Johnson Charitable Gift Fund give in grants?
- Johnson Charitable Gift Fund reported $32.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $189.4M over 3,228 grants.
- Where is Johnson Charitable Gift Fund located?
- Johnson Charitable Gift Fund is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 300233491.
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