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 – 2020)
As of December 2020, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation has dispersed grants totaling $145,298,732.
Total Grants to Indigenous Peoples: $25,189,829
Total Grants to Disability Programs: $48,607,344
Total Grants to Disadvantaged Programs: $71,379,232
Total Grants to Other Programs: $122,327
2020 Education Grants
In 2020, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation distributed a total of $8,367,413 in educational grants.
Programs Serving the Economically Disadvantaged
A total of $3,867,670 was awarded in 2020 to programs serving economically disadvantaged students.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Palm Beach Atlantic University – $1,700,000
Scholarship America – children of UPS employees – $1,205,000
Take Stock in Children – $230,000
Dalhousie Foundation – $141,770
The School District of Palm Beach County – $110,350
Providence St. Mel School – $100,000
Nativity Preparatory School of Boston – $65,000
Ulster Community College Foundation – $50,400
Achieve Palm Beach County – $50,000
Sonoma State University – $50,000
Thunder Bay Community Foundation – $30,000
Florida Baptist Children’s Home – $22,500
Oakville Community Foundation – $22,500
The Academy at Charlemont – $22,500
Santa Fe College – $16,000
Christie Foundation – $15,000
Nova Scotia Community College Foundation – $15,000
Mount St Vincent University – $7,500
Sullivan Community College Foundation – $3,700
University of Colorado – $3,000
The Kings Academy – $2,500
Center for Independent Living – $1,500
Prosperity Now – $1,000
Education Foundation of Alachua County – $1,000
Paden City Foundation – $750
Flagler College – $250
East Stroudsburg University Foundation – $250
EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches – $200
Programs Serving People with Disabilities
A total of $3,039,998 was awarded in 2020 to programs serving people with disabilities.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind – $545,000
Gallaudet University – $545,000
State University System of Florida – $515,000
Bridges from School to Work – $348,000
Clarke School for Hearing and Speech – $225,000
Florida Atlantic University Foundation – $107,950
Landmark East School – $100,000
Florida International University Foundation – $82,650
Groves Academy – $75,000
Perkins School for the Blind – $75,000
VIA – $67,430
Mount Allison University – $63,568
Eye to Eye – $50,000
University of North Florida Foundation – $47,500
University of West Florida – $45,050
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University – $26,250
Florida State University Foundation – $26,800
Minnesota Diversified Industries – $25,000
University of Central Florida Foundation – $21,850
New College Foundation – $11,650
University of South Florida Foundation – $11,500
Florida Gulf Coast University – $9,600
University of Florida Foundation – $7,900
Florida Polytechnic University – $6,300
Florida Association on Higher Education & Disability – $1,000
Programs Serving Indigenous Peoples
A total of $1,434,046 was awarded in 2020 to programs serving Indigenous Peoples.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Martin Family Initiative – $390,640
Gonzaga University – $200,000
American Indian Graduate Center – $200,000
Fort Lewis Community College – $103,395
Northwest Indian College – $99,985
Aaniiih Nakoda College – $84,000
Northern Arizona University Foundation – $57,704
Institute of American Indian Art – $55,662
American Indian Science & Engineering Society – $50,000
Dine College – $50,000
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College – $40,000
Ryerson University – $37,000
Nebraska Indian Community College – $31,000
American Indian Business Leaders – $22,250
First Peoples Fund – $12,500
National Indian Child Welfare Association – $2,500
Hopi Foundation – $250
CAPE, Ltd. – ($2,840)
Professional Associations
A total of $25,700 was awarded in 2020 to professional associations.
Institutions and Awarded Amounts
Florida Philanthropic Network – $18,000
Center for Effective Philanthropy – $5,000
Grantmakers for Education – $2,200
Exponent Philanthropy – $500