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Private foundation · Cleveland

George R Johnson Family Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
72 totaling $1.9 million
Typical grant
$10,000 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Hamilton County, Bradley County, McMinn County, Monroe County, Marion County, Knox County, Greene County, Loudon County and 1 more · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
2 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Camp ocoee capital campaign”; “Capital campaign”
Funds new groups?
24% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 17 of 70.
Total giving that year
$1.9 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$1.9M$1.9M72
2024$1.7M$1.6M62
2023$1.4M$1.3M61

How to apply

Contact
Beverly p johnson · Cleveland · 4236142393 · beveywevey@aol.com
What to send
Applications are to be submitted in the form of a letter of not more than two pages describing the project for which the grant is sought. If the project meets foundation guidelines, additional information may be requested.
Limits
Grants will be awarded to charitable organizations primarily in the following locations: Tennessee - bradley, hamilton, Loudon, marion, mcminn, meigs, monroe, polk, rhea & sequatchie counties. Georgia - catoosa, dade, murray, walker & whitfield counties.

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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  • Beverly P JohnsonPresident
  • Janice J WilsonSecretary
  • Julia J ScogginsTreasurer
  • R Mark JohnsonDirector

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

  • Advocate training program
  • Children educational program
  • Art education
  • Unity center
  • Harbor safe house
  • Howard hs internship program
  • Imagination library program
  • Ocoee region jam

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.

Tennessee grants from George R Johnson Family Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of Ocoee RegionCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$180K
Lee UniversityCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$100K
Museum Center at 5ive PointsCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$100K
University of Chattanooga FoundatioChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$100K
YMCAChattanooga, Hamilton CountyCamp ocoee capital campaign$100K
Holston Home for ChildrenGreeneville, Greene CountyProgram support$75K
Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, McMinn CountyCapital campaign$75K
Tri-County CenterAthens, McMinn CountyProgram support$55K
Chambliss Center for ChildrenChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$50K
Life BridgesCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$50K
Partnership for FamilieschildrenChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$50K
The Caring PlaceCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$40K
United Way of Greater ChattChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$40K
YMCAChattanooga, Hamilton CountyYcap program$35K
Habitat for Humanity of ClevelandCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$30K
Loudon County Habitat for HumanityLenoir City, Loudon CountyProgram support$30K
On PointHixson, Hamilton CountyGraduation coaching program$30K
The Hope Center Inc.Cleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$30K
American Red CrossCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$25K
Cleveland State Comm College FdtnCleveland, Bradley CountyProgram support$25K
Houston Musuem of Decorative ArtsChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$25K
Scenic City Clay ArtsChattanooga, Hamilton CountyProgram support$25K
Bethel Bible VillageHixson, Hamilton CountyProgram support$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of TN ValleyKnoxville, Knox CountyProgram support$20K
Casa Corridor of East TennesseeAthens, McMinn CountyAdvocate training program$20K

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