Private foundation · EIN 62-1755016 · Franklin, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

A L and Virginia Johnson 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: 2 grants paid, $145K total, median $73K. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$145K
Median grant
$73K
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubFranklin, KYFinancial support$140K
Simpson Co 44Franklin, KYFinancial support$5,000

About this foundation

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Franklin, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 A L and Virginia Johnson 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 A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $145K across 2 grants, a median of $73K.

Where does A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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