Dorothy L Johnston Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California · EIN 27-6390335
- California
- Pasadena
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $420KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 8Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $6.5MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE DOROTHY L. JOHNSTON FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES LIMITED TO AND INCLUDING CHARITABLE, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SEC. 501(C)(3); THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES ARE TO EMPHASIZE (BUT NOT NECESSARILY EXCLUSIVELY) THE PERFORMING ARTS, WHETHER IT BE WRITING, ACTING, SUPPORTING NEW PLAYWRIGHT EFFORTS, MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS, MUSICAL ENDEAVORS OF ARTISTS, OR OTHER LIVE PERFORMANCES. SEE PART XV, SCHEDULE A FOR CURRENT YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Symphony Orchestra | $130K | 2025 |
| Descanso Gardens | $110K | 2025 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $75K | 2025 |
| USC Karl Swaidan Endowed Scholarship | $30K | 2025 |
| USC School of Dramatic Art | $30K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (8 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.