Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc gave $203K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $17K), mostly in Tennessee. 58% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $203,000
- +30.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $16,917
- +41.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists “current calendar year.” This refers to the 2022 filing and is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists “current calendar year.” This refers to the 2022 filing and is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Victor S Johnson Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 28718, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 297-9596
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Nashville Children's Alliance ($30K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 5% to Iowa, and 4% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 33% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2021) to $203K (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Children's Alliance Nashville, TN | 2022 General Support | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville, TN | 2022 General Support | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | Support Constructionof Multipurpose Buildingat Sycamore Hills | $25,000 |
| Arch Academy-Cumberland Heights Nashville, TN | Patients Assistance Fund | $20,000 |
| Nashville Opera Nashville, TN | 2022 General Support | $20,000 |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center Nashville, TN | 2022 Humanitiesoutreach Program | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic Nashville, TN | 2022 General Support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Tree Foundation Nashville, TN | 2022 General Support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashville Nashville, TN | 2022 General Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | 2022 Hurricane Iandisaster Relief | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing is the most recent filing on record.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $57,156 | $245,152 | $203,000 | 12 | $203,000 | $24,874 | $174,894 |
| 2021 | $2,751,718 | $254,473 | $158,289 | $156,000 | 13 | $156,000 | $254,473 | $192,109 |
| 2020 | $2,655,534 | $169,379 | $184,305 | $178,500 | 17 | — | $169,379 | $166,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations including Nashville Children’s Alliance, Second Harvest Food Bank, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, Nashville Opera, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Interfaith Dental Clinic, and Nashville Public Library Foundation.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Nashville Children’s Alliance works for healing and justice for children who have been abused or exposed to violence; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character; and Nashville Public Library Foundation supports library programs that empower the community, encourage children’s imaginations, and foster lifelong learning. Nashville Tree Foundation says it works to preserve and enhance Nashville’s urban forests through tree planting, identifying notable trees, and public education.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $203,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest grants included $30,000 each to Nashville Children’s Alliance and Second Harvest Food Bank; $25,000 to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; and $20,000 each to Arch Academy-Cumberland Heights, Nashville Opera, and Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
The 2022 filing lists an application process involving Victor S Johnson III. Applicants were asked to provide the organization’s name and purpose, and the name of an associated officer. The filing lists no restrictions on awards. These instructions are from the foundation’s final 2022 filing and are not presented as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Victor S Johnson III and Chris Johnson Tyler as directors, and Denise O’Briant as secretary.
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Chris Johnson Tyler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victor S. Johnson III
Director
Director → Director Part-Time, 2021
Director Part-Time → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denise O'Briant
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary Part-Time, 2021
Secretary Part-Time → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc
How much does Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc give each year?
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc gave $203K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $156K across 13 grants.
What is Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,917, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc give grants?
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (10 grants).
Does Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Nashville Children's Alliance ($30,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($30,000) and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc?
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $175K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aladdin Industries Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0701769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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