Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2026 filing lists grants to organizations in Georgia, with the filing’s stated geographic restriction identifying Cherokee County, Georgia.
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw at a glance
In short: Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw gave $161K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 15% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $161,000
- +7.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,963
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,892,738
- -2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists an online application and names Allen Mast at Truist Bank as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- February 1.
- Deadline
- February 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Allen Mast, c/o Truist Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 4655 Mc 221, Atlanta, GA 30302
Phone: (404) 813-9105
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Ymcas of Cherokee County ($14K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states a geographic restriction of Cherokee County, Georgia. All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2024) to $167K (2023). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ymcas of Cherokee County Canton, GA | General Operating | $14,000 |
| The Way Woodstock UMC Woodstock, GA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Ser Familia Kennesaw, GA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Loving Arms Cancer Outreach Marietta, GA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Must Ministries Marietta, GA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Childrens Centers Inc Cedartown, GA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Lekotek of Georgia Tucker, GA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Camp Kudzu Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Mount Olive Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Cherokee County Historical Society Canton, GA | General Operating | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,892,738 | $120,413 | $196,452 | $161,000 | 27 | $177,023 | $105,524 | $189,116 |
| 2025 | $2,958,236 | $459,303 | $185,401 | $150,000 | 26 | $165,412 | $445,434 | $172,706 |
| 2024 | $2,675,778 | $264,770 | $167,061 | $140,000 | 23 | $154,172 | $252,659 | $156,419 |
| 2023 | $2,572,824 | $65,049 | $194,390 | $167,000 | 24 | $181,314 | $64,877 | $158,858 |
| 2022 | $2,697,924 | $230,332 | $177,596 | $142,000 | 22 | $158,236 | $215,695 | $177,841 |
| 2021 | $2,653,048 | $238,487 | $173,549 | $145,000 | 20 | — | $226,100 | $157,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw reported a distributable amount of $189K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $161,000 in 2026. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $14,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed awards were $14,000 to The YMCAs of Cherokee County and $10,000 each to The Way Woodstock UMC, SER FAMILIA, Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, and MUST Ministries; each was designated for general operating support.
In 2025, Loving Arms Cancer Outreach received $15,000, SER FAMILIA and MUST Ministries each received $10,000, and Cherokee County Historical Society received $8,000. Loving Arms describes its work as supporting cancer patients in Georgia through assistance, education, financial help, and emotional and spiritual healing. SER FAMILIA says it strengthens Latino families through programs supporting healthy community life. MUST Ministries describes its mission as serving neighbors in need and transforming lives and communities. Cherokee County Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and interprets Cherokee County history.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee.
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$27K (2022) → $27K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $27K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw
How much does Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw give each year?
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw gave $161K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 26 grants.
What is Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's typical grant size?
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,963, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw that year got $4K on average.
Where does Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw give grants?
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, GA (7 grants), Atlanta, GA (7 grants), Woodstock, GA (4 grants) and Marietta, GA (2 grants).
Does Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's largest grantees?
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's largest 2026 grantees include The Ymcas of Cherokee County ($14,000), The Way Woodstock UMC ($10,000) and Ser Familia ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw?
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw?
The foundation states that it 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 Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's EIN?
Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1364875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Tr Joe E Johnston Fdn Uw funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tr-joe-e-johnston-fdn-uw-morg_307df217267442039aed6dd4b08aaa67
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