A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Franklin, KY EIN: 62-1755016

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Franklin, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $75K.

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc gave $145K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$145,000
+20.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
2
+100.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$72,500
-39.6% vs 2023
Median grant
$72,500
Total assets
$1,481,082
+10.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Who A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Boys and Girls Club: $140KBoys and Girls Club$140KSimpson Co 44: $5KSimpson Co 44$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($140K). Together the top 2 received $145K.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Franklin

How A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 212% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $470K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $145K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Club Franklin, KYFinancial Support$140,000
Simpson Co 44 Franklin, KYFinancial Support$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$1,481,082$292,536$150,611$145,0002$145,000$75,361$68,400
2023$1,339,157$191,964$124,776$120,0001$120,000$62,188$63,435
2022$1,271,969$457,986$475,834$470,0001$470,000$58,589$176,315
2021$1,289,817$199,585$105,245$100,0001$100,000$55,536$167,537
2020$1,195,477$273,745$123,350$122,0752—$251,140$127,662

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc is led by Frank Alan Johnson, Co-President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Frank Alan Johnson

    Co-President

    Treasurer → Co-President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Lydia Dawn Johnson Latham

    Co-President

    Secretary → Co-President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Virginia A. Johnson

    Secretary

    Vice President → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Lemuel Johnson (2022–2023) — President Em
  • Former: A. L. Johnson (2020–2021) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc

How much does A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc give each year?

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc gave $145K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 1 grant.

How large is A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc?

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc operate?

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.

What is A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN?

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1755016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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