The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In its 2025 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as contributing to arts and religious organizations, animal care, homeless organizations, educational institutions, charitable hospitals, and other exempt organizations.
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation gave $446K across 104 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Tennessee. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $445,500
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 104
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,284
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,873,500
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (15 of 92, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 804 Lynnwood Blvd, Nashville, TN 37205-4525
Phone: (615) 297-9596
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abe's Garden ($25K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
464 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 463 grants of 464 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Tennessee, which received 79%. Other leading recipient states were Massachusetts (5%), Michigan (4%), New York (3%), and Iowa (3%). Listed 2025 grantees include organizations in Nashville and other Tennessee communities, as well as recipients in New York, Minnesota, and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 104 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 92 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $446K (2025). In 2025 it made 104 grants totaling $446K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abe's Garden Nashville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Nashville, TN | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN Nashville, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Working Dogs for Vets Lawrenceburg, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Trustees of Hamilton College Clinton, NY | General Support | $14,000 |
| Frank Theatre Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $11,000 |
| Ensworth School Annual Fund Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Children's Alliance Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Nashville Children's Alliance Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center Nashville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,873,500 | $432,094 | $576,465 | $445,500 | 104 | $441,500 | $302,533 | $488,005 |
| 2024 | $5,018,413 | $359,941 | $497,813 | $374,500 | 101 | $374,500 | $42,792 | $448,276 |
| 2023 | $5,157,124 | $155,325 | $390,012 | $275,000 | 83 | $275,000 | $54,838 | $384,639 |
| 2022 | $5,391,123 | $94,575 | $301,214 | $255,000 | 84 | $255,000 | $53,532 | $224,213 |
| 2021 | $3,321,114 | $168,422 | $243,572 | $240,000 | 92 | $240,000 | $168,422 | $232,558 |
| 2020 | $3,417,715 | $289,346 | $243,479 | $240,000 | 90 | — | $289,346 | $192,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $488K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting arts and religious organizations, animal care, homeless organizations, educational institutions, charitable hospitals, and other exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as brain health and senior living, addiction recovery, service dogs for disabled veterans, theater, and support for people affected by sexual assault.
Among the grantees’ own descriptions, Abe’s Garden says it works to establish a model for senior living focused on brain health, wellness, and purposeful living. Working Dogs for Vets says it provides service dogs and training to disabled veterans. The Sexual Assault Center says it provides healing for people and families affected by sexual assault and works to end sexual violence through counseling, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 104 grants totaling $445,500. Itemized grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to Abe’s Garden; $20,000 each to Cumberland Heights Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Working Dogs for Vets; $14,000 to the Trustees of Hamilton College; and $11,000 to Frank Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Johnson Tyler
Director
Director → Director Part-Time, 2021
Director Part-Time → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor S. Johnson III
Director
Director → Director Part-Time, 2021
Director Part-Time → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise O'Briant
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary Part-Time, 2021
Secretary Part-Time → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to Denise O'Briant (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation
How much does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation give each year?
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation gave $446K across 104 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $375K across 101 grants.
What is The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,284, across 104 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation give grants?
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (71 grants), Leland, MI (5 grants), Grinnell, IA (2 grants) and Easthampton, MA (2 grants).
Does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (101 of 104) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Abe's Garden ($25,000), Cumberland Heights Foundation ($20,000) and Nashville Children's Alliance ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation?
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $488K (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 The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting arts and religious organizations, animal care, homeless organizations, educational institutions, charitable hospitals, and other exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6073456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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