Private foundation · Memphis
Rose Montgomery@johnston Family Foundation
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 31 totaling $187,600
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 22 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 19% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 6 of 31.
- Total giving that year
- $333,600
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $334K | $188K | 31 |
| 2023 | $334K | $142K | 25 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Rose montgomery johnston · Memphis · 9016821392
- What to send
- All applications should be submitted in writing. A detailed explanation should be provided that includes the amount, what it is to be used for, a description of the tax exempt purpose. Documentation should also be provided to show that the charitable organization qualifies as tax exempt organization such as a copy of the exemption letter from the internal revenue service.
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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- Rose M JohnstonChairman
- Bailey Johnston FarrinTrustee
- Mary Johnston CarlossTrustee
- Sarah Johnston SpencerTrustee
- Elizabeth M JohnstonTrustee
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
- Arts/cultural
- Community support
- Religion
- Support religious activities
- Education
- Develop gardens in Memphis
- Community suppport
- Animal protection
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Memphis, Shelby County | Support religious activities | $61K |
| Dixon Gallery and Gardens | Memphis, Shelby County | Develop gardens in Memphis | $52K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community support | $10K |
| Metal Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $10K |
| Planned Parenthood | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical | $10K |
| Slingshot Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Community support | $10K |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Community support | $5,100 |
| Metropolitan Interfaith Association | Memphis, Shelby County | Support religious activities | $5,000 |
| Opera Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $2,500 |
| New Ballet Ensemble and School | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | Cordova, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $2,000 |
| Champions for Literacy | Memphis, Shelby County | Education | $1,500 |
| Playback Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
| Community Legal Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Community suppport | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Religion | $1,000 |
| Memphis Botanical Garden | Memphis, Shelby County | Develop gardens in Memphis | $1,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Memphis, Shelby County | Support of education | $1,000 |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, Shelby County | Community support | $1,000 |
| Mid South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Community support | $1,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Theatre Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Arts/cultural | $1,000 |
| Thistle & Bee | Memphis, Shelby County | Community support | $1,000 |
| Wkno Radio | Cordova, Shelby County | Religion | $1,000 |