Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation
Invitation OnlyFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 46-1306623 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.5M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$75.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
38% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of the Bible | Oklahoma City, OK | To engage people with the transformative power of the bible | $4,985,535 |
| Engage Your Destiny | St Louis Park, MN | Ministry to active military,veterans and their families to find hope, healing and purpose through faith. | $500,000 |
| Hope Smiles | Brentwood, TN | Restoration dentistry for needy children | $250,000 |
| The Brett Boyer Foundation | Nashville, TN | Congenital heart disease research | $200,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Nashville, TN | Provide comfort, hope and assistance to families and individuals | $100,000 |
| Rolling Hills Community Church | Franklin, TN | Spiritual christian ministry | $100,000 |
| The Nra Foundation | Fairfax, VA | To support the mission of teaching freedom | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Help support hurricane helene relief efforts | $100,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Assoc of Middle Tn | Franklin, TN | To help veterans | $50,000 |
| Seed Company | Arlington, TX | Field partners to accelerate bible translation in other countries. | $50,000 |
| E3 Partners Ministry | Plano, TX | To make the local church accessible to every person, everywhere. | $25,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council | Nashville, TN | Friends of scouting | $20,000 |
| Faithfully Restored | Brentwood, TN | Lifts up women who need care, encouragement and community | $15,000 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation | Nashville, TN | Funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer and spares the patient. | $10,000 |
| Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Inc Dba Davis House Child | Franklin, TN | Funding to provide investigative services, advocacy, therapy and family support to children and families. | $2,000 |
| Franklin Fire Fighters Association | Franklin, TN | To improve benefits for fire fighters and or their family when injured on the job or death. | $120 |
| Tennessee Sheriffs' Association Inc | Lebanon, TN | To serve and protect the lives of the citizens of tennessee | $100 |
| Franklin Alert National Police Association | Stafford, TX | Support police departments with low morale | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,507,770 | 18 |
| 2023 | $6,267,080 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511359349102551
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1306623
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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