Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Warrenton, VA EIN: 54-1733186

ALICE M & WILLIAM E JOHNSON is a private foundation based in Warrenton, Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes scholarships for eligible Fauquier County high school graduates, and its reported grants that year went largely to colleges and universities.

Key facts about Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation

In short: Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation gave $192K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
54-1733186
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$192,000
Grants made (2024)
28
Average grant
$6,857
Median grant
$4,250
New grantees (estimate)
21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2024)
Total assets
$2,844,863
Primary geography
Virginia (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
Deadline
Annually on April 1.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$192K

+17.1% YoY

Grant Count

28

+21.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-3.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation open to new grantees?

21%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing states that scholarships are awarded to selected graduates of any high school in Fauquier County who meet the listed residency, income, and academic requirements.

Among its 2024 grantees, Liberty University describes its mission as providing collegiate education and training “champions for Christ”; American University says it aims to advance knowledge and empower lives of purpose, service, and leadership; and Shenandoah University describes educating critical thinkers and ethical, compassionate citizens. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $192,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $4,250. The largest listed awards included $25,000 to James Madison University, $24,000 to Virginia Tech, $19,000 to the University of Mary Washington, $18,000 to the University of Virginia, and $13,500 to Lord Fairfax Community College; each was designated for educational scholarships.

Review Cycle

Annually on April 1.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, Virginia accounted for 77% of grant dollars. Pennsylvania received 5%, while the District of Columbia, Alabama, and Florida each received 3%.

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.

Cities

MiddletownHarrisonburgWashingtonBlacksburgCharlottesvilleFairfaxFarmvilleFredericksburgLynchburgRichmondWinchesterNewport NewsNorfolkProvoAlexandriaAtchisonAuburnAustinCarlisleCharleston

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K29 grants2019 23 grants2020 7 grants2022 23 grants2023 28 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2020) to $205K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $192K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

James Madison University: $25KJames Madison University$25KVirginia Tech: $24KVirginia Tech$24KUniv of Mary Washington: $19KUniv of Mary Washington$19KUniversity of Virginia: $18KUniversity of Virginia$18KLord Fairfax Community College: $14KLord Fairfax Community College$14KLiberty University: $7KLiberty University$7KAmerican University: $6KAmerican University$6KHollins College: $6KHollins College$6KShenandoah University: $6KShenandoah University$6KAuburn University: $5KAuburn University$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was James Madison University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $130K.

Grant Size Distribution

110 grants across all recorded years

109<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 110 (99%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VAEducational Scholarships$25,000
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VAEducational Scholarships$24,000
Univ of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VAEducational Scholarships$19,000
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAEducational Scholarships$18,000
Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, VAEducational Scholarships$13,500
Liberty University Lynchburg, VAEducational Scholarships$7,000
American University Washington, DCEducational Scholarship$6,000
Hollins College Roanoke, VAEducational Scholarship$6,000
Shenandoah University Winchester, VAEducational Scholarships$6,000
Auburn University Auburn, ALEducational Scholarship$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $2,844,863 $285,944 $231,175 $192,000 28
2023 $2,790,094 $211,849 $188,822 $164,000 23
2022 $2,769,372 $206,647 $225,489 $205,000 7
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2019 2020 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,844,863$2,790,094$2,769,372
Revenue$285,944$211,849$206,647
Expenses$231,175$188,822$225,489
Qualifying Distributions$209,416$164,000$205,000
Net Investment Income$266,762$192,540$186,183
Distributable Amount$169,141$158,047$164,837

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Mark F Hyson as president and Margie Markham and Brian S Scheulen as directors.

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation is led by Mark F. Hyson, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Mark F. Hyson

    President

    Director → President, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Brian S. Scheulen

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Margie Markham

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: The Fauquier Bank (2019–2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Joan Y. Howard CPA (2019) — Foundation Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Northern Piedmont Comm Foundation
Mailing address: 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 349-0631

Frequently asked questions about Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation

How much does Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation give each year?

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation gave $192K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $164K across 23 grants.

What is Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $6,857, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation that year got $3K on average.

Where does Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation give grants?

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (20 grants) and "Educational Scholarships" (8 grants).

Who are Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include James Madison University ($25,000), Virginia Tech ($24,000) and Univ of Mary Washington ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation?

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing states that scholarships are awarded to selected graduates of any high school in Fauquier County who meet the listed residency, income, and academic requirements. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation?

The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's EIN?

Alice M & William E Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1733186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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