Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $650,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$36.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 76 | $34.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 55 | $36.7 million |
How to apply
Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable 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 Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $1.8 million |
| Tennessee | 5 | $382,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $54,166 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes United Methodist Church | General Support | $650,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General Support | $157,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General Support | $150,000 |
| Cassie's Place | General Support | $137,500 |
| The University of The South | General Support | $100,000 |
| Maryville College | General Support | $75,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Insitutute | General Support | $55,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | General Support | $54,166 |
| Avon Old Farms School | General Support | $50,000 |
| Brookwood Community | General Support | $50,000 |
| Kinkaid School | General Support | $50,000 |
| Edwin L Cox School of Business | General Support | $40,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | General Support | $40,000 |
| St Thomas High School | General Support | $35,000 |
| University of St Thomas | General Support | $35,000 |
| Trinity School of Midland | General Support | $33,334 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
| Hillcrest School | General Support | $30,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | General Support | $30,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Women of Pader Uganda | General Support | $27,500 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | General Support | $25,000 |
| Midland College Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | General Support | $25,000 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Catholic Diocese of Victoria-Texas | General Support | $25,000 |
| Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Dept | General Support | $25,000 |
| The First Tee - West Texas | General Support | $25,000 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Roane State Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Menil Collection | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Orange Show | General Support | $20,000 |
| West University Baptist Church | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mission Agape | General Support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | General Support | $15,000 |
| Concho Valley Home for Girls | General Support | $15,000 |
| Gifts of Hope | General Support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Johnson
- Christopher B Johnson
- Steven J Lindley
Questions people ask
Does Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John W Johnson (President), Christopher B Johnson (Secretary) and Steven J Lindley (Vice President).
What does Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.