Private foundation · Palm Beach, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
C and A Johnson Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $220K
- Typical grant
- $70K to $150K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $110K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 53 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
- $1.6M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | $220K | 2 |
| 2024 | $1.2M | $150K | 2 |
| 2023 | $5.7M | $270K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Charles b johnson trustee · palm beach · 6503123056
- What to send
- Grant requests should be made in writing to the address above.
- Limits
- All gifts are made pursuant to trust instruments and in the discretion of the trustee.
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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- Charles B JohnsonTreasurer & chairman / director
- Ann L JohnsonPresident / director
- Phil ScatenaSecretary
- Greg JohnsonOfficer
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 support
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Hands International Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Charitable support | $150K |
| Made in the Streets | Brentwood, Williamson County | Charitable support | $70K |