Private foundation · EIN 81-6540443 · Memphis, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rose Montgomery@johnston Family Foundation

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: 53 grants paid, $334K total, median $2,000. 58% of grants stayed in Tennessee. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$334K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TN
58%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.2M

How to apply

All applications should be submitted in writing. A detailed explanation should be provided that includes the amount, what it is to be used for, a description of the tax exempt purpose. Documentation should also be provided to show that the charitable organization qualifies as tax exempt organization such as a copy of the exemption letter from the internal revenue service. Contact: Rose Montgomery Johnston, 111 Norwal Road, Memphis, Tn, 9016821392 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Calvary Episcopal ChurchMemphis, TNSupport religious activities$61K
Dixon Gallery and GardensMemphis, TNDevelop gardens in memphis$53K
Converse CollegeSpartanburg, SCSupport of education$52K
All Saints' Episcopal ChurchWhitefish, MTSupport religious activities$30K
Community Foundation of Greater MemphisMemphis, TNCommunity support$10K
Metal MuseumMemphis, TNArts/cultural$10K
Planned ParenthoodMemphis, TNMedical$10K
Slingshot MemphisMemphis, TNCommunity support$10K
Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VASupport education$10K
Episcopal Church of the Advent FoundationSpartanburg, SCSupport religious activities$9,000
Church Health CenterMemphis, TNCommunity support$5,100
Metropolitan Interfaith AssociationMemphis, TNSupport religious activities$5,000
Whitefish Theatre CompanyWhitefish, MTArts/cultural$5,000
Whitefish Winter Carnival for Youth SportsWhitefish, MTCommunity support$5,000
Church World ServicesDurham, NCSupport religious activities$4,000
El Centro HispanoDurham, NCComuunity support$4,000
Iglesia de Buen PastorDurham, NCSupport of religious activities$4,000
Trinity CollegeHartford, CTSupport of education$4,000
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System FoundationSpartanburg, SCSupport healthcare charity$3,000
Hub City Writers ProjectSpartanburg, SCArts/cultural$2,500
Opera MemphisMemphis, TNArts/cultural$2,500
USC Upstate FoundationSpartanburg, SCEducation$2,500
Animal Protection Society of DurhamDurham, NCCommunity support$2,000
Deployus IncBoston, MAEnvironment$2,000
Lake Summit Foundation IncHendersonville, NCCommumity support$2,000
New Ballet Ensemble and SchoolMemphis, TNArts/cultural$2,000
Spartanburg Day SchoolSpartanburg, SCSupport of education$2,000
Tennessee Shakespeare CompanyCordova, TNArts/cultural$2,000
Champions for LiteracyMemphis, TNEducation$1,500
Community Legal CenterMemphis, TNCommunity suppport$1,000
Episcopal Diocese of West TennesseeMemphis, TNReligion$1,000
Episcopal Church of St John in the WildernessFlat Rock, NCReligion$1,000
Henderson County Rescue Squad IncHendersonville, NCMedical$1,000
Memphis Botanical GardenMemphis, TNDevelop gardens in memphis$1,000
Memphis Brooks Museum of ArtMemphis, TNArts/cultural$1,000
Memphis Opportunity Scholarship TrustMemphis, TNSupport of education$1,000
Memphis Symphony OrchestraMemphis, TNArts/cultural$1,000
Memphis Union MissionMemphis, TNCommunity support$1,000
Mid South Food BankMemphis, TNCommunity support$1,000
Playback MemphisMemphis, TNArts/cultural$1,000
Samaritan Counseling CenterMemphis, TNHealthcare$1,000
Theatre MemphisMemphis, TNArts/cultural$1,000
Thistle & BeeMemphis, TNCommunity support$1,000
Wkno RadioCordova, TNReligion$1,000
A Step Ahead FoundationMemphis, TNCommunity support$500
Arts MemphisMemphis, TNArts/cultural$500
Audubon SocietyNew York, NYEnvironment$500
Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchMemphis, TNReligion$500
Humane Society of MemphisMemphis, TNAnimal protection$500
Saluda Depot MuseumSaluda, NDArts/cultural$500
St George's Independent SchoolGermantown, TNEducation$500
Thrive MemphisMemphis, TNReligion$500
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSCommunity support$500

By state: Tennessee 31 · South Carolina 6 · Montana 3 · North Carolina 7 · Virginia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Rose Montgomery@johnston Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, administered in care of Rose M Johnston, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Rose Montgomery@johnston Family Foundation 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 Rose Montgomery@johnston Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $334K across 53 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Rose Montgomery@johnston Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (31 grants), South Carolina (6 grants), Montana (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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