Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation
The Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Leland, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Mississippi.
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation gave $34K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Mississippi. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,050
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,135
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $964,654
- +19.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 303, Leland, MS 38756
Phone: (662) 686-4425
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miss Wildlife Heritage Museum ($6K). Together the top 9 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($24,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi. The reported shares for Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $61K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $24,800 |
| Miss Wildlife Heritage Museum Leland, MS | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Grammy Museum Cleveland, MS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mid South Lions Sight Service Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Camp Looking Glass Grenville, MS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Arms of Mercy Greenville, MS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Greenville, MS | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Delta Cotton Belles Greenville, MS | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Extra Table Hattiesburg, MS | Unrestricted | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964,654 | $52,124 | $35,998 | $34,050 | 30 | $34,050 | $50,176 |
| 2023 | $808,079 | $68,645 | $57,678 | $56,850 | 40 | $56,850 | $67,817 |
| 2022 | $701,984 | $11,357 | $30,235 | $27,850 | 28 | $27,850 | $8,972 |
| 2021 | $883,399 | $54,739 | $62,597 | $60,675 | 43 | $60,675 | $52,817 |
| 2020 | $750,342 | $41,895 | $21,775 | $20,050 | 27 | — | $40,170 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, churches, community groups, and organizations addressing disability and cancer-related needs. For example, Camp Looking Glass says its mission is to support community awareness for people with disabilities and provide campers and their families with a respite experience. Delta Cotton Belles says it raises awareness about breast cancer and connects people with breast health information and resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $34,050. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $7,750, with a median of $500.
Among the largest grants were $7,750 to the University of Mississippi for various scholarship funds; $5,500 to the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum for unrestricted purposes; $3,000 to St. James Catholic Church for unrestricted purposes; and $2,000 to Girls Scouts of Greater Mississippi for unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $1,500 to Washington Day School for its library fund and $1,250 to the Leland Chamber of Commerce for unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wilma Johnson Wilbanks as “Foundation Mana” and William Condon Johnson, Norma N Richards, Andrew McGahey, and Elizabeth J Randall as trustees.
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew McGahey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Randall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norma N. Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Condon Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wilma Johnson Wilbanks
Foundation Mana
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation
How much does Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation give each year?
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation gave $34K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 40 grants.
What is Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,135, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation give grants?
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, MS (3 grants).
Does Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miss Wildlife Heritage Museum ($5,500), Grammy Museum ($1,000) and Delta Gamma Foundation ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($24,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation?
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation reported $965K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What does Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools and universities, churches, community groups, and organizations addressing disability and cancer-related needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's EIN?
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1374816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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