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George R Johnson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CLEVELAND, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is First Tennessee Bank. It holds total assets of $24.6M. Annual income is reported at $8.3M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, George R Johnson Family Foundation has made 332 grants totaling $8.1M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $3.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.5M distributed across 134 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $190K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 121 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Georgia and Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
George R Johnson Family Foundation reported 332 individual grants totaling $8.1 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $15,000. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $190,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.6 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in TN, which received 303 of the 332 grants on record (91 percent). Of its 121 distinct grantees, 66 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Lee University ($450,000), Ymca ($425,000) and Tri-State Exhibition Center ($385,500).
Computed from 332 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$135K
Based on 69 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
George R Johnson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 332 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, GA, IA.
George R Johnson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $8.1M across 332 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $190K.
Grants will be awarded to charitable organizations primarily in the following locations: tennessee - bradley, hamilton, loudon, marion, mcminn, meigs, monroe, polk, rhea & sequatchie counties. Georgia - catoosa, dade, murray, walker & whitfield counties.
George R Johnson Family Foundation is headquartered in CLEVELAND, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice J Wilson | EXECUTIVE DI | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Beverly P Johnson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julia Johnson Scoggins | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| R Mark Johnson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$24.2M
Fair Market Value
$27.9M
Net Worth
$24.2M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$936K
Distribution Amount
$1.3M
Total: $23.9M
Total Grants
332
Total Giving
$8.1M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
121
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| On PointGRADUATION COACHING PROGRAM | Hixson, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| City FieldsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| House Of RefugePROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Ocoee RegionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $160K | 2023 |
| YmcaCAMP OCOEE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Chattanooga, TN | $150K | 2023 |
| Tri-State Exhibition CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Mcdonald, TN | $136K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Athens, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tn ValleyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $35K | 2023 |
| The Caring PlacePROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of ClevelandPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| Signal Centers IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Bethel Bible VillagePROGRAM SUPPORT | Hixson, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Family Resource Agency IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $23K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater ChattPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| City Of Fort OglethorpePROGRAM SUPPORT | Fort Oglethorpe, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Chambliss Center For ChildrenPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Casa Corridor Of East TennesseeADVOCATE TRAINING PROGRAM | Athens, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Lookout Mountain ConservancyHOWARD HS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | Lookout Mountain, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Lift Youth Center IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Ringgold, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Ocoee RegionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare SysPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $16K | 2023 |
| Girls IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - ChattPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs CoPROGRAM SUPPORT | Athens, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Rhea CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Dayton, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Volunteers In MedicineCLINIC SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of OcoeePROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Loudon CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lenoir City, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| Creative Discovery MuseumCHILDREN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | Chattanooga, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Monroe CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sweetwater, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Northwest GeorgiaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Dalton, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $12K | 2023 |
| Ocoee OutreachPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Scenic City Clay ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| A Step Ahead ChattanoogaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge MidsouthPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Austin Hatcher FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Bethlehem CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Casa Of Bradley PolkADVOCATE TRAINING PROGRAM | Cleveland, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Chattanooga Sports MinistriesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Civil Air Patrol Tn 173PROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts - Southern AppalachiansPROGRAM SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Loudon County Education FdtnPROGRAM SUPPORT | Loudon, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Mcminn County Education FoundationIMAGINATION LIBRARY PROGRAM | Athens, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Metanoia Prison Ministries IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Paul'S Episcopal ChurchTABLE GRACES FOOD DISTRIBUTION | Athens, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Pop-Up ProjectPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $10K | 2023 |
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