Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation
Willis and Reba Johnson's Foundation is a private family foundation located in Franklin, Tennessee. Established in August 2014, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$6.5M
+3.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$362K
-30.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds initiatives focused on:
- Engaging people with the transformative power of the Bible
- Spiritual Christian ministry
- Congenital heart disease research
- Providing comfort, hope, and assistance to those in need
Grantmaking
The foundation made 13 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates from Franklin, Tennessee, with no geographic restrictions specified in available documentation.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,946,553
- Total Revenues: $3,040,457
- Total Expenses: $6,509,770
- Investments: $14.7 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Financial Data (2022):
- Total Assets: $15.8 million
- Total Revenue: $2.47 million
- Total Expenses: $7.48 million
The foundation maintains no employees and operates as an independent organization.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIS JOHNSON | PRES | 1 | — |
| REBA JOHNSON | DIR | 1 | — |
| JACOB MCCALMON | DIR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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