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Willis And Reba Johnsons Foundation is a private trust based in FRANKLIN, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Willis J Johnson. It holds total assets of $15.9M. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have grown from $5.9M in 2013 to $15.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and California. According to available records, Willis And Reba Johnsons Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $37.4M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $6.3M and $15M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $15M distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5.5M, with an average award of $593K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Minnesota, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$98K
Average Grant
$587K
Largest Grant
$5.5M
Based on 13 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.
Willis And Reba Johnsons Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OK, TN, MN.
Willis And Reba Johnsons Foundation has distributed a total of $37.4M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $593K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5.5M.
Willis And Reba Johnsons Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Willis And Reba Johnsons Foundation is headquartered in FRANKLIN, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reba Johnson | DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jacob Mccalmon | DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Willis Johnson | PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.3M
Total Assets
$15.4M
Fair Market Value
$69.7M
Net Worth
$15.4M
Grants Paid
$6.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2M
Distribution Amount
$3.2M
Total: $13.6M
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$37.4M
Average Grant
$593K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Of The BibleTO ENGAGE PEOPLE WITH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE BIBLE | Oklahoma City, OK | $5M | 2023 |
| Brentwood Baptist ChurchSPIRITUAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | Brentwood, TN | $500K | 2023 |
| Hope SmilesRESTORATION DENTISTRY FOR NEEDY CHILDREN | Brentwood, TN | $250K | 2023 |
| Engage Your DestinyMINISTRY TO ACTIVE MILITARY,VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FIND HOPE, HEALING AND PURPOSE THROUGH FAITH. | St Louis Park, MN | $200K | 2023 |
| The Brett Boyer FoundationCONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| The LeavenTO HELP NEEDY CHILDREN TO READ & SUCCEED/TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES THROUGH EARLY EDUCATION INTERVENTION | Fairfield, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Vietnam Veterans Assoc Of Middle TnTO HELP VETERANS | Franklin, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyPROVIDE COMFORT, HOPE AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS | Nashville, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| E3 Partners MinistryTO MAKE THE LOCAL CHURCH ACCESSIBLE TO EVERY PERSON, EVERYWHERE. | Plano, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Middle Tennessee CouncilFRIENDS OF SCOUTING | Nashville, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Sheriffs' Association IncTO SERVE AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS OF TENNESSEE | Lebanon, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| Franklin Fire Fighters AssociationTO IMPROVE BENEFITS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND OR THEIR FAMILY WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB OR DEATH. | Franklin, TN | N/A | 2023 |
| The Nra FoundationPROVIDES FUNDING FOR QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHOOTING SPORTS | Fairfax, VA | $200K | 2022 |
| Volunteer Florida FoundationFLORIDA DISASTER FUND | Tallahassee, FL | $100K | 2022 |
| State Of South DakotaTO ASSIST IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA | Pierre, SD | $1M | 2021 |
| Ascension St Thomas FoundationHEALTH CARE MINISTRY COMMITED TO SERVING ALL PERSONS WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE. | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2021 |
| Rolling Hills ChurchSPIRITUAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | Franklin, TN | $1K | 2021 |
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