Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 81-6540443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$334K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Memphis, TN | Support religious activities | $61,000 |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | Memphis, TN | Develop gardens in memphis | $52,500 |
| Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | Support of education | $51,500 |
| All Saints' Episcopal Church | Whitefish, MT | Support religious activities | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Metal Museum | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Memphis, TN | Medical | $10,000 |
| Slingshot Memphis | Memphis, TN | Community support | $10,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Support education | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Advent Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | Support religious activities | $9,000 |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, TN | Community support | $5,100 |
| Metropolitan Interfaith Association | Memphis, TN | Support religious activities | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Theatre Company | Whitefish, MT | Arts/Cultural | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Winter Carnival for Youth Sports | Whitefish, MT | Community support | $5,000 |
| Church World Services | Durham, NC | Support religious activities | $4,000 |
| El Centro Hispano | Durham, NC | Comuunity support | $4,000 |
| Iglesia de Buen Pastor | Durham, NC | Support of religious activities | $4,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Support of education | $4,000 |
| Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | Support healthcare charity | $3,000 |
| Hub City Writers Project | Spartanburg, SC | Arts/Cultural | $2,500 |
| Opera Memphis | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $2,500 |
| Usc Upstate Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | Education | $2,500 |
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham, NC | Community support | $2,000 |
| Deployus Inc | Boston, MA | Environment | $2,000 |
| Lake Summit Foundation Inc | Hendersonville, NC | Commumity support | $2,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble and School | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $2,000 |
| Spartanburg Day School | Spartanburg, SC | Support of education | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | Cordova, TN | Arts/Cultural | $2,000 |
| Champions for Literacy | Memphis, TN | Education | $1,500 |
| Community Legal Center | Memphis, TN | Community suppport | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee | Memphis, TN | Religion | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Church of St John in the Wilderness | Flat Rock, NC | Religion | $1,000 |
| Henderson County Rescue Squad Inc | Hendersonville, NC | Medical | $1,000 |
| Memphis Botanical Garden | Memphis, TN | Develop gardens in memphis | $1,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $1,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Memphis, TN | Support of education | $1,000 |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $1,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, TN | Community support | $1,000 |
| Mid South Food Bank | Memphis, TN | Community support | $1,000 |
| Playback Memphis | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $1,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Memphis, TN | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Theatre Memphis | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $1,000 |
| Thistle & Bee | Memphis, TN | Community support | $1,000 |
| Wkno Radio | Cordova, TN | Religion | $1,000 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, TN | Community support | $500 |
| Arts Memphis | Memphis, TN | Arts/Cultural | $500 |
| Audubon Society | New York, NY | Environment | $500 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | Memphis, TN | Religion | $500 |
| Humane Society of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Animal protection | $500 |
| Saluda Depot Museum | Saluda, ND | Arts/Cultural | $500 |
| St George's Independent School | Germantown, TN | Education | $500 |
| Thrive Memphis | Memphis, TN | Religion | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Community support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,600 | 53 |
| 2023 | $334,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542619349100729
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6540443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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