Johnson University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.8M
Foundation funders
34
Grants recorded
85
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Johnson University?
Johnson University is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.8M), William S & Mrs WS Hughes Johnson Bible College Perpetual Trust Fund ($906K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($429K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.8M in grants to Johnson University between 2019–2025.
Show all 34 funders
| Ryerson Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Wanda M Hart & Willis Edward Hart | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Trust Uw Frank E Page | $2,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Bert L Thomas Foundation Inc | $1,306 | 1 | 2020 |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Kevin P Crampton Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Howard & Edna Postles Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| C McCoy FBO C & L McCoy Fdn | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| JC Freels Scholarship Trust | $281 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2019) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1000K.
What grants has Johnson University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | THRIVING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE | $500,000 |
| 2025 | William S & Mrs WS Hughes Johnson Bible College Perpetual Trust Fund | TO FUND OPERATIONS AT COLLEGE | $232,800 |
| 2025 | The United Company Foundation | EDUCATION - TUITION | $112,094 |
| 2025 | Lucy H Casteel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $54,270 |
| 2025 | Johnson University Trust for Teachers | TO PROVIDE FOR TEACHER SALARIES | $41,200 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $12,061 |
| 2025 | Collier Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $11,155 |
| 2025 | Smoky Mountain Christian Men's Fellowship | — | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The United Company Foundation | EDUCATION - ROOM & BOARD | $7,075 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Empowering American Communities | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,175 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth City Foundation Committee | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,900 |
| 2025 | The United Company Foundation | EDUCATION - BOOKS | $2,672 |
| 2025 | Ryerson Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Peoples Bank Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| 2025 | C McCoy FBO C & L McCoy Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | William S & Mrs WS Hughes Johnson Bible College Perpetual Trust Fund | TO FUND OPERATIONS AT COLLEGE | $214,600 |
| 2024 | The United Company Foundation | EDUCATION - TUITION | $75,187 |
| 2024 | Lucy H Casteel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,383 |
| 2024 | The Johnson Foundation | OPERATIONS OF UNIVERSITY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Johnson University Trust for Teachers | TO PROVIDE FOR TEACHER SALARIES | $38,000 |
| 2024 | Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | $14,000 |
| 2024 | Collier Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $11,003 |
| 2024 | Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Southeastern Christian | SEE STATEMENT 6 | $7,800 |
| 2024 | Tipton County Foundation Inc | PROJECT FUNDING | $6,988 |
| 2024 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,005 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | FOR PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TO INCREASE CAPACITY, STRENGTHEN QUALITY AND PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING STANDARDS | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 85 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Johnson University?
Johnson University is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($2.8M), William S & Mrs WS Hughes Johnson Bible College Perpetual Trust Fund ($906K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($429K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.8M in grants to Johnson University between 2019–2025.
Who is Johnson University's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Johnson University, with $2.8M across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Johnson University received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.8M in grants to Johnson University across 85 grants from 34 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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