About Our Foundation Grants
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is a private Foundation. It does not make individual grants. All scholarships and grants are made through selected institutions. The Foundation’s support of these causes is delivered through a variety of scholarships and grant programs, which are described in this site.
We view our grantees as partners and work with them to develop sustainable proposals that will catalyze change and growth in their organization and in the individuals served. Grantee partners are usually required to leverage Foundation grants by obtaining matching funds from other sources. The amount of matching money varies according to the circumstances and is negotiated with the grantee partner in each case.
Our Grant History (1992 – 2019)
As of December 2019, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation has dispersed grants totaling $136,931,318.
Total Grants to Indigenous Peoples: $23,755,783
Total Grants to Disability Programs: $45,567,346
Total Grants to Disadvantaged Programs: $67,511,562
Total Grants to Other Programs: $96,627
2019 Education Grants
In 2019, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation distributed a total of $6,471,293 in educational grants.
Programs Serving the Economically Disadvantaged
A total of $3,284,935 was awarded in 2019 to programs serving economically disadvantaged students.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Palm Beach Atlantic University – $1,380,000
Scholarship America – children of UPS employees – $1,100,000
Take Stock in Children – $175,000
Pathways to Education Canada – $131,000
The School District of Palm Beach County – $110,350
Dalhousie Foundation – $74,435
Achieve Palm Beach County – $52,000
Ulster Community College Foundation – $50,400
Sonoma State University – $50,000
Nativity Preparatory School of Boston – $50,000
Christie Foundation – $22,500
Santa Fe College – $18,500
The Academy at Charlemont – $17,000
Nova Scotia Community College Foundation – $15,000
Florida Baptist Children’s Home – $10,000
Scopa Has A Dream – $7,500
Mount St Vincent University – $7,500
The Kings Academy – $2,500
University of Colorado – $2,000
Rainier Scholars – $2,000
Prosperity Now – $1,750
Bottom Line – $1,500
The Sir Christopher Ondaatje Theatre Foundation – $1,000
Paden City Foundation – $750
Star Center Children’s Theatre – $500
Independent Sector – $500
Education Foundation of Alachua County – $500
Flagler College – $250
East Stroudsburg University Foundation – $250
EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches – $150
East Stroudsburg Area School District – $100
Programs Serving People with Disabilities
A total of $2,420,292 was awarded in 2019 to programs serving people with disabilities.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind – $500,000
Gallaudet University – $500,000
State University System of Florida – $475,000
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University – $220,900
Marriott Foundation – $152,000
University of North Florida Foundation – $108,500
Landmark College – $100,000
Groves Academy – $75,000
Perkins – $75,000
Olmsted Center for Sight – $50,000
Florida International University Foundation – $25,400
Minnesota Diversified Industries – $25,000
Mount Allison University – $18,799
University of Florida Foundation – $18,000
University of Central Florida Foundation – $17,000
Florida State University Foundation – $15,000
Florida Atlantic University Foundation – $11,900
University of South Florida Foundation – $10,200
Florida Gulf Coast University – $7,000
Florida Polytechnic University – $5,200
New College Foundation – $3,600
University of West Florida – $2,543
Clarke School for Hearing and Speech – $2,000
Eye to Eye – $1,000
National Organization on Disabilities – $1,000
Landmark East School – $250
Programs Serving Indigenous Peoples
A total of $750,816 was awarded in 2019 to programs serving Indigenous Peoples.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Gonzaga University – $200,000
Lakota Fund – $101,000
Northern Arizona University Foundation – $97,910
Northwest Indian College – $90,000
American Indian Business Leaders – $77,000
Dalhousie Foundation – $74,435
Fort Lewis Community College – $57,500
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute – $51,000
Aaniiih Nakoda College – $43,200
Blackfeet Community College – $18,975
Institute of American Indian Art – $16,750
First Peoples Fund – $12,500
Oklahoma State University Foundation – $3,188
National Congress of American Indians – $1,500
American Indian Ghigher Education Coalition – $1,259
Cape Breton University – $1,000
National Indian Child Welfare Association – $500
Northeastern State University Foundation – ($1,250)
CAPE, Ltd. – ($95,652)
Professional Associations
A total of $15,250 was awarded in 2019 to professional associations.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Florida Philanthropic Network – $8,000
Center for Effective Philanthropy – $5,000
Grantmakers for Education – $1,750
Exponent Philanthropy – $500