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George R Johnson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is First Tennessee Bank. It holds total assets of $24.1M. Annual income is reported at $9.9M. 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.
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 CHATTANOOGA, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| House Of RefugePROGRAM SUPPORT | Chattanooga, 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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