Earl & Margery Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Earl & Margery Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$176,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$913,599
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $112,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 1 | $890,487 |
| 2024 | $112,500 | 6 | $939,659 |
| 2025 | $176,500 | 8 | $913,599 |
How to apply
Earl & Margery Johnson Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $131,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| St Mary's School | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| YWCA Boulder County | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Wake County | Unrestricted general | $11,500 |
| Dix Park Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margery J Springer
- Earl Johnson III
- Caroline J Douglas
Questions people ask
Does Earl & Margery Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Earl & Margery Johnson Family Foundation give?
$176,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Earl & Margery Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margery J Springer (President), Earl Johnson III (Secretary) and Caroline J Douglas (Treasurer).