William D and Dr Sally C Johnson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 46-3177124 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$730K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $85,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman School of Music | Rochester, NY | Scholarship funds | $175,000 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | Chapel Hill, NC | Student ensemble | $125,000 |
| Big Ears Festival | Knoxville, TN | General operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Unc at Chapel Hill School of Law | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship fund | $85,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Mental health programs | $75,000 |
| Luna Composition Lab | New York, NY | Fellowship support | $35,000 |
| Blue and Red Santa Project | Culpeper, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tn | Maryville, TN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | Detroit, MI | Commissioning support | $20,000 |
| Susannah's House Inc | Knoxville, TN | General operations | $20,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Raleigh, NC | Expansion project | $15,000 |
| Feeding Greene Inc | Standardsville, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $730,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3177124
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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