George R Johnson Family Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Tennessee · EIN 62-6401641 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$31.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BEVERLY P JOHNSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4558, CLEVELAND TN 373204558 |
| Phone | 4236142393 |
| BEVEYWEVEY@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ocoee Region | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $180,000 |
| Lee University | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $100,000 |
| Museum Center at 5Ive Points | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $100,000 |
| University of Chattanooga Foundatio | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $100,000 |
| YMCA | Chattanooga, TN | Camp ocoee capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Holston Home for Children | Greeneville, TN | Program support | $75,000 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Tri-County Center | Athens, TN | Program support | $55,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $50,000 |
| Life Bridges | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $50,000 |
| Partnership for Familieschildren | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Caring Place | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Chatt | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $40,000 |
| YMCA | Chattanooga, TN | Ycap program | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $30,000 |
| Loudon County Habitat for Humanity | Lenoir City, TN | Program support | $30,000 |
| On Point | Hixson, TN | Graduation coaching program | $30,000 |
| The Hope Center Inc | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland State Comm College Fdtn | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Houston Musuem of Decorative Arts | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Scenic City Clay Arts | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $25,000 |
| Bethel Bible Village | Hixson, TN | Program support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Tn Valley | Knoxville, TN | Program support | $20,000 |
| Casa Corridor of East Tennessee | Athens, TN | Advocate training program | $20,000 |
| City Fields | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $20,000 |
| House of Refuge | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $20,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | Lookout Mountain, TN | Howard hs internship program | $20,000 |
| Tri-State Exhibition Center | Mcdonald, TN | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Ocoee Region | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Rhea County | Dayton, TN | Program support | $18,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Ga Chapter | Dalton, GA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Creative Discovery Museum | Chattanooga, TN | Children educational program | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Ocoee Region | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Northside Neighborhood House | Chattanooga, TN | Children educational program | $15,000 |
| Trousdale School | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Mcminnmeigs Co | Athens, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Monroe County | Sweetwater, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Georgia | Dalton, GA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Chattanooga, TN | Clinic support | $15,000 |
| Welcome Home of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Young Life East Hills | Sweetwater, TN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $12,000 |
| Mcminn County Education Foundation | Athens, TN | Imagination library program | $10,800 |
| A Step Ahead Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Artsbuild | Chattanooga, TN | Art education | $10,000 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chatt | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Broad Street United Methodist Churc | Cleveland, TN | Unity center | $10,000 |
| Catoosa County Children's Fund | Ringgold, GA | Underserved children program | $10,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Resource Agency Inc | Cleveland, TN | Harbor safe house | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts - Southern Appalachians | Knoxville, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Hosanna Community | Hixson, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Metanoia Prison Ministries | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ocoee Outreach | Cleveland, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Signal Centers Inc | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Athens, TN | Table graces | $10,000 |
| Teach for America - Nashvillechatt | Chattanooga, TN | Program support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,903,110 | 76 |
| 2024 | $1,654,740 | 67 |
| 2023 | $1,373,900 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349101018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6401641
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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