V and J Foundation
V and J Foundation is a private foundation based in Higley, Arizona. Its 2025 filing describes grantmaking and other distributions to tax-exempt organizations, with a focus on humanitarian relief, primarily Christian churches, educational institutions, and organizations supporting the family.
V and J Foundation at a glance
In short: V and J Foundation gave $1.3M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $130K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,300,000
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $130,000
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $63,000
- Total assets
- $7,568,749
- -9.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (51% 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 V and J 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: PO Box 820, Higley, AZ 85296
Phone: (480) 220-5420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who V and J Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($660K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 49 grants of 70 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in several states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state allocations were Georgia (51%), Arizona (15%), California (11%), Florida (10%), and North Carolina (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is V and J Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 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
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 281% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2019) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General | $660,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $125,000 |
| Frontiers Phoenix, AZ | General | $75,000 |
| Iris Redding, CA | General | $75,000 |
| Indo Partners Agency Mesa, AZ | General | $63,000 |
| Pioneers Orlando, FL | General | $63,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Worldwide Project Fund | $63,000 |
| Scriptures in Use Green Valley, AZ | General | $63,000 |
| New Generations Los Altos, CA | General Fund | $63,000 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Outreach Program | $50,000 |
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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 | $7,568,749 | $567,712 | $1,362,938 | $1,300,000 | 10 | $1,300,000 | $504,774 | $462,353 |
| 2024 | $8,363,975 | $844,050 | $1,147,808 | $1,100,000 | 11 | $1,100,000 | $796,242 | $460,419 |
| 2023 | $8,667,734 | $364,974 | $1,157,065 | $1,100,000 | 11 | $1,100,000 | $307,909 | $447,556 |
| 2022 | $9,459,824 | $461,891 | $1,158,864 | $1,060,000 | 17 | $1,060,000 | $363,027 | $494,367 |
| 2021 | $10,156,797 | $1,530,527 | $1,014,159 | $950,000 | 21 | $950,000 | $1,466,368 | $546,919 |
| 2020 | $9,640,429 | $368,139 | $914,425 | $815,000 | 16 | — | $268,714 | $480,370 |
| 2019 | $10,186,715 | $11,227,217 | $530,255 | $500,000 | 12 | — | $1,544,308 | $297,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, V and J Foundation reported a distributable amount of $462K 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 2025 filing identifies its focus as humanitarian relief, churches (primarily Christian), educational institutions, and organizations supporting the family.
Among its 2025 grantees, Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world. Scriptures In Use says it equips and trains oral people to make disciples who experience God through His Word in their own heart language and culture. National Christian Foundation describes its work as accepting and liquidating gifts of property, then granting the proceeds to its affiliated foundation and other charities it supports.
Grantmaking
In 2025, V and J Foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,300,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $660,000, with a median grant of $63,000.
The largest reported grants were $660,000 to National Christian Foundation in Alpharetta, Georgia; $125,000 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina; and $75,000 each to Frontiers in Phoenix, Arizona, and IRIS in Redding, California. The foundation also gave $63,000 each to Indo Partners Agency, Pioneers, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Scriptures In Use, and New Generations, and $50,000 to International Students Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Johnston as president and Joe Johnston and Stephen Johnston as directors.
V and J Foundation is led by Paul Johnston, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Johnston
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe Johnston
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephen Johnston
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 V and J Foundation
How much does V and J Foundation give each year?
V and J Foundation gave $1.3M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 11 grants.
What is V and J Foundation's typical grant size?
V and J Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $63,000, and its average grant was $130,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does V and J Foundation give grants?
V and J Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (15%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does V and J Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of V and J Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are V and J Foundation's largest grantees?
V and J Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($660,000), Samaritan's Purse ($125,000) and Frontiers ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is V and J Foundation?
V and J Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does V and J Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies its focus as humanitarian relief, churches (primarily Christian), educational institutions, and organizations supporting the family. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from V and J 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 V and J Foundation's EIN?
V and J Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4745700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does V and J 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). V and J Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/v-and-j-foundation-morg_15e893112aed4cbe84bfda040983888d
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