The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, New Jersey · EIN 226029397 · Private foundation
Based in Princeton, New Jersey, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded $3.11B across 20,121 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Heart Assn. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Heart Assn 75441 Continuing support of the American Heart Ass | Dallas, TX | $13.2M | 2019 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 79658 ADVANCING RACIALLY EQUITABLE ECONOMIC, TAX, AND SOCIAL POLICY IN STATES AND GROWING ESSENTIAL STATE POLICY INFRASTRUCTURE | Washington, DC | $12.2M | 2024 |
| Wisconsin U of Sch of Med & Pub Hlt Pop 75425 Shifting mind-sets and catalyzing action on | Madison, WI | $10.5M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
From The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rwjf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Does The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation fund?
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include American Heart Assn, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Wisconsin U of Sch of Med & Pub Hlt Pop. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation give in grants?
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reported $532.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.11B over 20,121 grants.
- Where is The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation located?
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 226029397.
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