Elva Johnston Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elva Johnston Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $72,500 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $72,500 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $72,500 | 22 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Elva Johnston 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.
What Elva Johnston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $55,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hope | Haiti education fndn | $10,000 |
| The Story Church | Building fund | $7,000 |
| Bloom Again Houston | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Rise School | General operations | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Camp mystic fund | $5,000 |
| Lamar High School PTA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Philadelphia | Spence family synovial sarcoma | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Garden Club | 2026 azalea trail | $5,000 |
| Cycle Houston | General operations | $3,000 |
| Child Advocates | General operations | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | General operations | $2,000 |
| Yellowstone Schools | General operations | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General operations | $2,000 |
| Cancare Inc | General operations | $2,000 |
| Bos Place | General operations | $2,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | College of education | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Basilica | Haiti fund | $2,000 |
| Houston Hospice | General operations | $1,500 |
| School at St George Place | Pta | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools | General operations | $1,000 |
| Urban Harvest | General operations | $1,000 |
| Books Between Kids | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Josey Young
- John H Young
- Kathleen Y Zinn
- Michael Rafferty
- Autumn Davidson
- Traci Young
Questions people ask
Does Elva Johnston Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elva Johnston Foundation give?
$72,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Elva Johnston Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn Josey Young (President-Trustee), John H Young (Secretary-Trustee), Kathleen Y Zinn (Trustee) and Michael Rafferty (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Elva Johnston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.