The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen
Historical FunderOrlando, Florida · EIN 58-6164193 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4655 MC 221, ATLANTA GA 30302 |
| Phone | 4044794936 |
| Form and materials | HTTP://FOUNDATIONCENTER.ORG/GRANTMAKER/JOHNSONALLEN |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 30 |
| Restrictions | CAPITAL FUNDING PROJECTS IN METRO ATLANTA |
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Dottie fuqua women's heart | $15,384 |
| A Squash | Atlanta, GA | Youth development program | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command | Norcross, GA | Youth center C. readiness | $7,000 |
| Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | Education programs | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | Hope lives here | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | It equipment for hs c-prep | $5,000 |
| Center for the Visually Impaired Attnms Judy Anderson | Atlanta, GA | Pediatric vision rehab | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Fulton County | Roswell, GA | Emergency prevention | $5,000 |
| The Grady Health Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | In-Patient rehab therapy | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Health System | Dunwoody, GA | Camp stars | $5,000 |
| Westside Future Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | Affordable housing atls | $5,000 |
| World Pediatrics | Atlanta, GA | Stipend support for | $5,000 |
| Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo | Atlanta, GA | Admissions program for | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,384 | 14 |
| 2024 | $67,437 | 9 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601189349100745
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6164193
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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