The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $441,500 in 104 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$441,500
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $374,500 the year before.
29% 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 | $275,000 | 83 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $374,500 | 101 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $441,500 | 104 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr 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 The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 80 | $350,500 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $24,000 |
| Michigan | 5 | $17,000 |
| New York | 1 | $14,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $11,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $6,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abe's Garden | General support | $25,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | General support | $20,000 |
| Working Dogs for Vets | General support | $20,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College | General support | $14,000 |
| Frank Theatre | General support | $11,000 |
| Ensworth School Annual Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Children's Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Children's Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville | General support | $10,000 |
| Grinnell College Relations | General support | $7,000 |
| Williston Northhampton Advancement Office | General support | $7,000 |
| Cottage Cove Urban Ministries | General support | $6,000 |
| Friends of Macc | General support | $6,000 |
| St Henry Catholic Church | General support | $6,000 |
| Amherst College | General support | $5,000 |
| Belmont University | General support | $5,000 |
| Belmont University College of Law | General support | $5,000 |
| Bridges Domestic Violence Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Heights | General support | $5,000 |
| Cumberland University | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Radnor Lake | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | General support | $5,000 |
| Grinnell College Relations | General support | $5,000 |
| Lake Leelanau Lake Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Tennessee | General support | $5,000 |
| St Cecilia Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Alliance of Recovery Residences | General support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Justice Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The Monsignor William Bevington Scholar Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| TN Performing Arts Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Deerfield Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt United Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University School of Law | General support | $5,000 |
| Belmont University College of Law | General support | $4,000 |
| Havaheart Rescue | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Victor S Johnson III
- Chris Johnson Tyler
- Denise O'Briant
Questions people ask
Does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation give?
$441,500 in tax year 2025, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Victor S Johnson III (Director), Chris Johnson Tyler (Director) and Denise O'Briant (Secretary).
What does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.