Phiferjohnson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phiferjohnson Foundation is a private foundation in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $858,821 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,320 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$858,821
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,320
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $791,501 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $791,501 | 10 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $858,821 | 13 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
Phiferjohnson 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 Phiferjohnson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $500,000 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $253,820 |
| Virginia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $500,000 |
| New Morning Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Ascension | General support | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | General support | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | General support | $50,000 |
| Sheppard Pratt Hospital System | General support | $20,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent | General support | $10,320 |
| Oakbrook School | General support | $10,000 |
| Spartanburg Science Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Ascension | General support | $5,000 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| From K-1 Zca Hedged Credit Strategy LP | General support | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- George Dean Johnson Jr
- George D Johnson III
- Susan Pjohnson
- Susanna J Shannon
Questions people ask
Does Phiferjohnson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phiferjohnson Foundation give?
$858,821 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,320.
Who runs Phiferjohnson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George Dean Johnson Jr (Director), George D Johnson III (Director), Susan Pjohnson (Director) and Susanna J Shannon (Director).
What does Phiferjohnson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.