George R Johnson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
George R Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $180,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$31.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
32% 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 | $1.4 million | 66 | $27.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 67 | $29.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 76 | $31.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Beverly P Johnson PO Box 4558, Cleveland, TN 37320-4558 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 614-2393, beveywevey@aol.com |
| What to submit | Applications are to be submitted in the form of a letter of not more than two pages describing the project for which the grant is sought. If the project meets foundation guidelines, additional information may be requested. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be awarded to charitable organizations primarily in the following locations: Tennessee - bradley, hamilton, loudon, marion, mcminn, meigs, monroe, polk, rhea & sequatchie counties. Georgia - catoosa, dade, murray, walker & whitfield counties. |
What George R Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 72 | $1.9 million |
| Georgia | 3 | $40,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ocoee Region | Program support | $180,000 |
| Lee University | Program support | $100,000 |
| Museum Center at 5IVE Points | Program support | $100,000 |
| University of Chattanooga Foundatio | Program support | $100,000 |
| YMCA | Camp ocoee capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Holston Home for Children | Program support | $75,000 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Tri-County Center | Program support | $55,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Program support | $50,000 |
| Life Bridges | Program support | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Familieschildren | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Caring Place | Program support | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Chatt | Program support | $40,000 |
| YMCA | Ycap program | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland | Program support | $30,000 |
| Loudon County Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $30,000 |
| On Point | Graduation coaching program | $30,000 |
| The Hope Center Inc | Program support | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Program support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State Comm College FDTN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Houston Musuem of Decorative Arts | Program support | $25,000 |
| Scenic City Clay Arts | Program support | $25,000 |
| Bethel Bible Village | Program support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley | Program support | $20,000 |
| Casa Corridor of East Tennessee | Advocate training program | $20,000 |
| City Fields | Program support | $20,000 |
| House of Refuge | Program support | $20,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | Howard hs internship program | $20,000 |
| Tri-State Exhibition Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Ocoee Region | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Rhea County | Program support | $18,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Ga Chapter | Program support | $15,000 |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Children educational program | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Ocoee Region | Program support | $15,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | Children educational program | $15,000 |
| Trousdale School | Program support | $15,000 |
| United Way of McMinnmeigs Co | Program support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Monroe County | Program support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Georgia | Program support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly P Johnson
- Janice J Wilson
- Julia J Scoggins
- R Mark Johnson
Questions people ask
Does George R Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George R Johnson Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs George R Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly P Johnson (President), Janice J Wilson (Secretary), Julia J Scoggins (Treasurer) and R Mark Johnson (Director).
What does George R Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.