James M. Johnston Trust for Charitable and Educational Purposes

OVERVIEW: The James M. Johnston Trust for Charitable and Educational Purposes supports education and youth in the Washington, D.C. metro area and North Carolina.

IP TAKE: This is a focused and accessible local foundation for educational institutions in the D.C. area and in Maryland, especially for organizations that focus on nursing.

PROFILE: Established in 1968, the James M. Johnston Trust for Charitable and Educational Purposes is an independent foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The founder was an investment banker and senior partner of the Johnston, Lemon & Co. firm. He also had leading roles at the Washington Mutual Investors Fund, the International Bank of Washington and Julius Garfinkel & Co. The foundation funds local efforts for education and youth.

Grants for K-12 and Higher Education

The James M. Johnston Trust for Charitable and Educational Purposes does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this foundation focuses much of its attention on scholars’ programs for undergraduate and nursing students. Funding often prioritizes training nurses, faculty salaries and scholarships. Other funding funds program support, continuing education for healthcare professionals and student work-study programs.

Past local grantees include Concord Hill School in Chevy Chase, the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys in D.C. and DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $10,000 and $100,000. Grantmaking focuses on the Washington, D.C. area and North Carolina.

This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Local grantseekers can access a copy of the grant application in the funder’s past tax filings or by contacting the foundation directly. Past application deadlines have been in October. Direct general questions to the staff at 301-907-0135.

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