Private foundation · Coraopolis, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $4,000
- Typical grant
- $4,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 19 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $65,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65K | $4,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $62K | $3,100 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Thomas w weaver or jeffrey r johns · coraopolis
- What to send
- Submit in writing with amount purpose and prior year results
- Deadlines
- December 1st
Next one: Dec 1, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- No restrictions
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Barbara G JohnsDirector
- Thomas W WeaverDirector
- Jeffrey R JohnsDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Operating activities
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Alsac | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating activities | $4,000 |