The LBJ Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The LBJ Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,609 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,804 and the largest $40,000. 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$150,609
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,804
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $160,829 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,829 | 29 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $150,609 | 22 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The LBJ 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 The LBJ Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $13,609 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $41,000 |
| New York | 2 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Country Day School | Organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| St Edward's University | Organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation | Organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Community Food Centres Canada | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University School of Law | Organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Seton Development Board | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario | Organization's exempt purpose | $3,609 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation Island School | Organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Amfar | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Hospital for Sick Children | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the LBJ National Historical Park | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Frisbe | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Good Samaritan Community Services | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Texas State University | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Miami | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| World Wildilfe Fund | Organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luci Baines Johnson
- Patrick Lyndon Nugent
- Nicole Nugent Covert
- Willyn Wahl
- Rebekah McIntosh
- Claudia Taylor Brod
Questions people ask
Does The LBJ Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The LBJ Family Foundation give?
$150,609 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,804.
Who runs The LBJ Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Luci Baines Johnson (President/Trustee), Patrick Lyndon Nugent (Vp/Trustee), Nicole Nugent Covert (Vp/Trustee) and Willyn Wahl (Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The LBJ Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.