Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,600 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $61,000. 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$333,600
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$61,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $334,500 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 | $334,500 | 43 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $333,600 | 53 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Rose Montgomery Johnston 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 Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 31 | $187,600 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $70,500 |
| Montana | 3 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $18,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Support religious activities | $61,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | Develop gardens in memphis | $52,500 |
| Converse College | Support of education | $51,500 |
| All Saints' Episcopal Church | Support religious activities | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Community support | $10,000 |
| Metal Museum | Arts/cultural | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Medical | $10,000 |
| Slingshot Memphis | Community support | $10,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Support education | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent Foundation | Support religious activities | $9,000 |
| Church Health Center | Community support | $5,100 |
| Metropolitan Interfaith Association | Support religious activities | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Theatre Company | Arts/cultural | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Winter Carnival for Youth Sports | Community support | $5,000 |
| Church World Services | Support religious activities | $4,000 |
| El Centro Hispano | Comuunity support | $4,000 |
| Iglesia de Buen Pastor | Support of religious activities | $4,000 |
| Trinity College | Support of education | $4,000 |
| Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation | Support healthcare charity | $3,000 |
| Hub City Writers Project | Arts/cultural | $2,500 |
| Opera Memphis | Arts/cultural | $2,500 |
| USC Upstate Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Community support | $2,000 |
| Deployus Inc | Environment | $2,000 |
| Lake Summit Foundation Inc | Commumity support | $2,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble and School | Arts/cultural | $2,000 |
| Spartanburg Day School | Support of education | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | Arts/cultural | $2,000 |
| Champions for Literacy | Education | $1,500 |
| Community Legal Center | Community suppport | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee | Religion | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Church of St John in the Wilderness | Religion | $1,000 |
| Henderson County Rescue Squad Inc | Medical | $1,000 |
| Memphis Botanical Garden | Develop gardens in memphis | $1,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Support of education | $1,000 |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Community support | $1,000 |
| Mid South Food Bank | Community support | $1,000 |
| Playback Memphis | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rose M Johnston
- Bailey Johnston Farrin
- Mary Johnston Carloss
- Sarah Johnston Spencer
- Elizabeth M Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation give?
$333,600 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rose M Johnston (Chairman), Bailey Johnston Farrin (Trustee), Mary Johnston Carloss (Trustee) and Sarah Johnston Spencer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.