Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $730,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$730,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$9.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $730,000 | 14 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Johnson WD and SC Family 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 Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $320,000 |
| New York | 2 | $210,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $140,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman School of Music | Scholarship funds | $175,000 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | Student ensemble | $125,000 |
| Big Ears Festival | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill School of Law | Scholarship fund | $85,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Mental health programs | $75,000 |
| Luna Composition Lab | Fellowship support | $35,000 |
| Blue and Red Santa Project | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East TN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | Commissioning support | $20,000 |
| Susannah's House Inc | General operations | $20,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Expansion project | $15,000 |
| Feeding Greene Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally C Johnson MD
- William D Johnson
- Hannah J Ong
- Emlyn P Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation give?
$730,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sally C Johnson MD (Chairman & P), William D Johnson (Vice Chairma), Hannah J Ong (Secretary) and Emlyn P Johnson (Treasurer).
What does Johnson WD and SC Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.