A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Franklin, KY EIN: 62-1755016

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation

EIN: 62-1755016
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $145,000
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $72,500
Median grant: $72,500
Total assets: $1,481,082
Primary geography: Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

How A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+10.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$145K

+20.8% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$73K

-39.6% YoY

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

About A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $145K (100%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Kentucky

Cities

Franklin

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,481,082	$1,339,157	$1,271,969
Revenue	$292,536	$191,964	$457,986
Expenses	$150,611	$124,776	$475,834
Qualifying Distributions	$145,000	$120,000	$470,000
Net Investment Income	$75,361	$62,188	$58,589
Distributable Amount	$68,400	$63,435	$176,315

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boys and Girls Club ($140,000), Simpson Co 44 ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Franklin, KY	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$140,000
SIMPSON CO 44 Franklin, KY	FINANCIAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Frank Alan Johnson	Co-President	—	—
Lydia Dawn Johnson Latham	Co-President	—	—
Virginia a Johnson	Secretary	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation?

A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Franklin, KY. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation?

As of 2024, A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $293K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $145K in 2024.

Where does A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation operate?

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

What size grants does A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation award?

In 2024, A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

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