The Johnston Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada, founded in 2023. It supports programs in literacy, education, music, family supports, and medical research. The foundation invests in initiatives shown to maximize lasting positive change, including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Colchester County and scholarships through the Loran Scholars Foundation. View The Johnston Family Foundation (TJFF)'s website for more information.
As a newly established family foundation founded in 2023, The Johnston Family Foundation operates as a discretionary grant maker in Nova Scotia, Canada. The foundation's mission focuses on unlocking potential in others by investing in programs demonstrated to create lasting positive change. Unlike government or institutional funders, this family foundation has flexibility in its giving approach, supporting both established national programs and local community initiatives.
The foundation currently supports programs across several key sectors:
While the foundation supports national programs like the Loran Scholars Foundation, it maintains a particular focus on Nova Scotia, with its Imagination Library program serving all families in Colchester County including Truro and surrounding communities.