The James Milton and Sallie R Johnson Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 20-5592026 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
19% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,045,000 |
| Wolford College | Spartanburg, SC | Support of programs | $134,225 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | New York City, NY | Support of programs | $120,122 |
| Community Foodbank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| Empower Community School | Bessemer, AL | Support of programs | $83,333 |
| Modern Classrooms Project | Washington, DC | Support of programs | $75,000 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation (Sail Program) | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| O'neal Library Capital Campaign | Mountain Brook, AL | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Foundations Early Learning Center | Fairfield, AL | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Stair | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| The Lovelady Center | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Grace Klein Community Inc | Hoover, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Preschool Partners | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $15,000 |
| Founders Place | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Vulcan Park and Museum | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Wimberly House Ministries Inc | Waynesboro, GA | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Youth Leadership Forum | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $6,000 |
| Crisis Center | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Msu Foundation | Starkville, MS | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Smile-A-Mile | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Washington, DC | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Foundation | Thorsby, AL | Support of programs | $3,000 |
| Glenwood Inc | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Magic Moments Inc | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Childcare Resources | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Spartan Atheletic Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| I3 Academy | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Merrie-Woode Foundation Inc | Sapphire, NC | Support of programs | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,893,180 | 36 |
| 2024 | $867,014 | 29 |
| 2023 | $635,238 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349100034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5592026
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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