The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen
Accepts applications
The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,384 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,384. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,384
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,384
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,437 the year before.
36% 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 | $75,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $67,437 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $90,384 | 14 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Truist Bank PO Box 4655 MC 221, Atlanta, GA 30302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 479-4936 |
| What to submit | http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/johnsonallen |
| Deadlines | October 30 |
| Restrictions | Capital funding projects in metro atlanta |
What The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 14 | $90,384 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Dottie fuqua women's heart | $15,384 |
| A Squash | Youth development program | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command | Youth center c. Readiness | $7,000 |
| Atlanta History Center | Education programs | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Hope lives here | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | It equipment for hs c-prep | $5,000 |
| Center for the Visually Impaired | Pediatric vision rehab | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Fulton County | Emergency prevention | $5,000 |
| The Grady Health Foundation Inc | In-patient rehab therapy | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Health System | Camp stars | $5,000 |
| Westside Future Fund Inc | Affordable housing atls | $5,000 |
| World Pediatrics | Stipend support for | $5,000 |
| Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo | Admissions program for | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
- John A Wallace
- David Watson
- J Kelley
Questions people ask
Does The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 30.
How much does The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen give?
$90,384 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee), John A Wallace (Dis Comm Member), David Watson (Dis Comm Member) and J Kelley (Disc Comm Member).
What does The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.