Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Decatur, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $57,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$57,000
- Assets$88,509
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $79,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 2 | $3,034 |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 5 | $123,397 |
| 2025 | $66,000 | 6 | $88,509 |
How to apply
Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | $64,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westmeade Baptist Church | Religious and education | $57,000 |
| First Priority | Support K-12 students in morgan county al | $2,500 |
| Sav A Life Pregnancy Center | Support pregnancy counseling for women | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Provide food, shelter and emotional support to people aaffected by disasters | $2,000 |
| American Heart Associaton | Support research to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke | $1,500 |
| Individual | provide Help and Hope to individuals struggling with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and abuse in North Alabama | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Johnson
- Donita Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation give?
$66,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Johnson (Trustee/Director) and Donita Johnson (Director).
What does Michael & Donita Johnson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.