Private foundation · Boonville, IN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
C Richard Johnson & Verna Louise
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10K
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Carter County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $554K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $554K | $10K | 1 |
| 2024 | $496K | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $463K | $10K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Johnson foundation inc · boonville · 8122170063
- What to send
- Complete name of orgainization, address, contact person and phone number submit request as to the amount of funds desired and the purpose the funds will be used for. Need to also attach a copy of the irs determination letter stating the organization is a 501(c)(3).
- Deadlines
- December 31, to be considered for an award in the following calendar year
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Only 501(c)(3) organizations located within warrick county, indiana and the five surrounding indiana counties of warrick county, indiana will be considered.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Kenneth R SchaafPresident
- Troy L HuffmanTreasurer
- Tony AylsworthSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charitable contribution
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabeth, Carter County | Charitable contribution | $10K |