Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Middleburg, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, student scholarships and leadership development, and support for underrepresented founders and communities.
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc gave $193K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,000
- +69.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,545
- +53.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $147,833
- -43.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 1767, Middleburg, VA 20118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jackie Robinson Foundation ($110K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 41 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Maryland, 5% to the District of Columbia, and 1% each to Virginia and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 365% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $32K (2020) to $193K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Support | $110,000 |
| The New School New York, NY | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Inspire Access Inc Potomac, MD | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| The New York STEM Cell Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Athletes for Hope Glen Echo, MD | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Tail Wags & Book Bags Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Innisbrook Association Palm Harbor, FL | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| The Hill School Middleburg, VA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Bishop Walker School Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $500 |
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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 | $147,833 | $85,377 | $199,299 | $193,000 | 11 | $193,000 | $75,422 | $16,145 |
| 2023 | $262,164 | $69,541 | $118,368 | $114,000 | 10 | $114,000 | $65,636 | $19,763 |
| 2022 | $310,991 | $70,479 | $120,602 | $114,500 | 7 | $114,500 | $60,599 | $23,746 |
| 2021 | $361,121 | $56,812 | $48,103 | $41,540 | 8 | $41,540 | $44,848 | $32,179 |
| 2020 | $358,278 | $19,037 | $38,383 | $32,000 | 5 | — | $12,865 | $27,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Jackie Robinson Foundation says it provides scholarships and leadership development for students of color with limited financial resources; The New School says it prepares students to contribute to a rapidly changing society; and Inspire Access says it mobilizes philanthropic capital for underrepresented founders and communities that have historically lacked access to capital.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $193,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $110,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $110,000 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, $25,000 each to The New School and Inspire Access, and $10,000 each to The New York Stem Cell Foundation and Athletes for Hope. The 2024 filing lists the grants’ purpose as charitable support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila C Johnson as president, and Brett Johnson and Paige Johnson as board members.
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc is led by Sheila C. Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila C. Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brett Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paige Johnson
Board Member
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 Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc
How much does Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc give each year?
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc gave $193K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 10 grants.
What is Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc give grants?
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (18%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Middleburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (11 grants).
Who are Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jackie Robinson Foundation ($110,000), The New School ($25,000) and Inspire Access Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc?
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc reported $148K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc?
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 Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1755871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc 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). Sheila C Johnson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sheila-c-johnson-foundation-inc-morg_2ffa011a16bc4ec4bfa3616c86bdb93c
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