Johnson Fam Foundation
Johnson Fam Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, it gave $105,100 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, youth development, religious media, and civic engagement.
Johnson Fam Foundation at a glance
In short: Johnson Fam Foundation gave $105K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Georgia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,100
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,510
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,035,274
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Johnson Fam Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1655 Huntingdon Trl, Atlanta, GA 30350-3413
Phone: (770) 331-3915
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Johnson Fam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Haggai International ($35K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (62%), Utah (24%), Illinois (10%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Johnson Fam Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) 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. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 110% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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 $50K (2021) to $109K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haggai International Peachtree Corners, GA | Donation | $35,000 |
| Center Point Church Orem, UT | Donation | $25,000 |
| Winship Cancer Institute Atlanta, GA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Give Me A Chance Foundation Naperville, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Christians Engaged Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Theres Hope America Cumming, GA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Truth in Nature Rockmart, GA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Donations | $1,000 |
| Reflections Ministries Atlanta, GA | Donation | $100 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,035,274 | $129,273 | $178,827 | $105,100 | 10 | $105,100 | $108,419 | $111,247 |
| 2023 | $1,084,727 | $116,850 | $186,934 | $90,600 | 10 | $90,600 | $98,613 | $95,147 |
| 2022 | $1,154,814 | $96,663 | $159,424 | $109,000 | 7 | $109,000 | $73,075 | $105,313 |
| 2021 | $1,217,577 | $70,594 | $127,927 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $45,839 | $110,213 |
| 2020 | $1,274,916 | $48,507 | $126,949 | $55,500 | 5 | — | $31,372 | $88,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Johnson Fam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting medical care and rehabilitation, helping young people develop through sports and education, sharing the Gospel through media, and encouraging civic engagement among Christians.
For example, Give Me A Chance Foundation says it provides disadvantaged youth opportunities to participate in sports and train at an elite level while emphasizing education. Theres Hope America says its mission is to spread the Gospel through radio broadcasts and other media. Christians Engaged says it works to awaken, educate, and empower Christians to pray, vote, and engage in civic life. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $105,100. Grants ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $35,000 to Haggai International, $25,000 to Center Point Church, and $20,000 to Winship Cancer Institute. Other grants included $10,000 to Give Me A Chance Foundation; $5,000 each to Christians Engaged and Theres Hope America; and $2,500 to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Buddy Johnson was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Johnson Fam Foundation is led by Buddy L Johnson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Buddy L Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Buddy Johnson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Fam Foundation
How much does Johnson Fam Foundation give each year?
Johnson Fam Foundation gave $105K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 10 grants.
What is Johnson Fam Foundation's typical grant size?
Johnson Fam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,510, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Johnson Fam Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Johnson Fam Foundation give grants?
Johnson Fam Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (24%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does Johnson Fam Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Johnson Fam Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are Johnson Fam Foundation's largest grantees?
Johnson Fam Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Haggai International ($35,000), Center Point Church ($25,000) and Winship Cancer Institute ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Johnson Fam Foundation?
Johnson Fam Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Johnson Fam Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Johnson Fam Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Johnson Fam Foundation's EIN?
Johnson Fam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6404101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Johnson Fam Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Johnson Fam Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/johnson-fam-foundation-morg_71cc998f4285438cb4467afcc806f0a9
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