The Weldon H Johnson Family Foundation

Historical Funder

Bowling Green, Kentucky · EIN 43-1781682 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$390K

Organizations funded4

Typical grant$89,369

Total assets$858K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $755 and $104,310.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	JOHN F BRIGHT
Address	PO BOX 51746, BOWLING GREEN KY 42102
Phone	3343212321
Form and materials	WRITTEN REQUEST NAMING THE CHARITY AND ITS PROPOSED USE OF THE REQUESTED CONTRIBUTION
Deadlines	REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 1ST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST
Restrictions	N/A

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.

Education1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Kentucky.

Alabama4

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Lee Scott Academy	Auburn, AL	General use	$195,651
Auburn University Financial Management Association	Auburn, AL	General use	$104,310
Auburn University Foundation	Auburn, AL	General use	$89,369
Tigers Unlimited Foundation	Auburn, AL	General use	$755

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$390,085	4
2023	$120,321	2

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349100225
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1781682
Profile updated Nov 5, 2026

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