James Milton and Sallie R Johnsonfoundation

EIN 20-5592026 · AL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in AL, SC, NY +4
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Giving Profile

In 2025, James Milton and Sallie R Johnsonfoundation based in AL paid 36 grants totaling $1.9M to 36 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $1M, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA, WOLFORD COLLEGE, and BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,449,842
Giving (latest yr)
$1,893,180
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
36
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
36
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • United Way of Central Alabama$1,045,000
  • Wolford College$134,225
  • Birmingham Museum of Art$120,122
  • Community Foodbank of Central Alabama$100,000
  • Empower Community School$83,333

Where grants went

  • Alabama$1,543,333 · 29 grants
  • South Carolina$134,225 · 1 grant
  • New York$120,122 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$80,000 · 2 grants
  • Georgia$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Mississippi$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (36)

United Way of Central Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Support of Programs
$1,045,000
Wolford College
Spartanburg, SC
Support of Programs
$134,225
Birmingham Museum of Art
New York City, NY
Support of Programs
$120,122
Community Foodbank of Central Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Support of Programs
$100,000
Empower Community School
Bessemer, AL
Support of Programs
$83,333
Modern Classrooms Project
Washington, DC
Support of Programs
$75,000
Birmingham Education Foundation (Sail Program)
Birmingham, AL
Support of Programs
$50,000
O'neal Library Capital Campaign
Mountain Brook, AL
Support of Programs
$30,000
The Lovelady Center
Birmingham, AL
Support of Programs
$25,000
Foundations Early Learning Center
Fairfield, AL
Support of Programs
$25,000
Stair
Birmingham, AL
Support of Programs
$25,000
Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Birmingham, AL
Support of Programs
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. James Milton and Sallie R Johnsonfoundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, James Milton and Sallie R Johnsonfoundation reported 36 itemized grants totaling $1.9M. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $1M (median $10K).

Recent recipients include UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA, WOLFORD COLLEGE, BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

James Milton and Sallie R Johnsonfoundation is a private foundation based in Alabama, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

James Milton and Sallie R Johnsonfoundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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