Private foundation · EIN 46-3177124 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William D and Dr Sally C Johnson Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $730K total, median $20K. 21% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$730K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TN
21%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eastman School of MusicRochester, NYScholarship funds$175K
Carolina Performing ArtsChapel Hill, NCStudent ensemble$125K
Big Ears FestivalKnoxville, TNGeneral operating expenses$100K
UNC at Chapel Hill School of LawChapel Hill, NCScholarship fund$85K
Hopeway FoundationCharlotte, NCMental health programs$75K
Luna Composition LabNew York, NYFellowship support$35K
Blue and Red Santa ProjectCulpeper, VAGeneral support$20K
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NcRaleigh, NCGeneral operating support$20K
Second Harvest Food Bank of East TnMaryville, TNGeneral operating support$20K
Sphinx OrganizationDetroit, MICommissioning support$20K
Susannah's House IncKnoxville, TNGeneral operations$20K
Marbles Kids MuseumRaleigh, NCExpansion project$15K
Feeding Greene IncStandardsville, VAGeneral operating support$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral operating support$10K

By state: North Carolina 5 · New York 2 · Tennessee 3 · Virginia 2 · Michigan 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

William D and Dr Sally C Johnson Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, administered in care of Sally C Johnson, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William D and Dr Sally C Johnson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William D and Dr Sally C Johnson Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $730K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does William D and Dr Sally C Johnson Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (5 grants), New York (2 grants), Tennessee (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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