Johnson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $33,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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$33,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$850,818
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21,000 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,000 | 7 | $615,804 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 10 | $850,818 |
How to apply
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.
What Johnson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $30,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Ebony Orchestra Guild | Support train and develop young performers | $10,000 |
| Hope Center Houston | Provide assist and counseling for mental health | $8,000 |
| Shape Center | Improve qual of life for af am | $5,000 |
| Pearl Fincher Museum | Bring art and edu opp to nw houston | $3,000 |
| House of Initia Nova | Provide counseling to those in need | $2,000 |
| Houston Museum of Af Am Culture | Support and sustain af am arts | $1,000 |
| Suits for Sons | Help minority men prepare for career | $1,000 |
| Guardian Angels of America | Provide financial assistance to sick children | $1,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $1,000 |
| Ucec | Providing innovative edu and advocacy for children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond Johnson Jr
- Carman Johnson
- Michael Jeffs
- Olivia McCarter
Questions people ask
Does Johnson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson Family Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Johnson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raymond Johnson Jr (President), Carman Johnson (Vice President), Michael Jeffs (Secretary) and Olivia McCarter (Director).
What does Johnson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and youth programs.