Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation
The Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants going to recipients in Texas and Oklahoma.
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation gave $97K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,955
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,080
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,238
- Total assets
- $1,028,321
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 609 Gilmer, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: (906) 885-8866
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cathedral House Montessori ($29K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 36% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral House Montessori Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution | $28,800 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | Charitable Contribution | $27,400 |
| First United Methodist Church Sulphur Springs, TX | Charitable Contribution | $15,480 |
| Delta Alpha Norman, OK | Charitable Contribution | $7,700 |
| Miller Grove Cemerety Association Cumby, TX | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | $5,050 |
| Various 1000 or Less Sulphur Springs, TX | Charitable Contribution | $3,975 |
| Northeast Texas Choral Society Sulphur Springs, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| North Hopkins ISD Sulphur Springs, TX | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contributioncharitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Lake County CASA Sulphur Springs, TX | Charitable Contribution | $1,550 |
| Rotary Club Sulphur Springs, TX | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,028,321 | $170,589 | $105,597 | $96,955 | 12 | $96,955 | $138,589 | — |
| 2024 | $963,329 | $422,388 | $67,200 | $60,324 | 10 | $60,324 | $357,388 | $40,170 |
| 2023 | $137,176 | $66,625 | $40,403 | $39,135 | 8 | $39,135 | $30,625 | $5,589 |
| 2022 | $110,954 | $45,000 | $50,669 | $49,553 | 9 | $49,553 | $16,759 | $5,273 |
| 2021 | $892,058 | $63,596 | $45,936 | $44,360 | 13 | $44,360 | $63,596 | — |
| 2020 | $830,038 | $39,218 | $34,462 | $34,462 | 11 | — | $39,218 | $36,735 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $96,955. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $28,800, with a median of $3,238. The largest grants included $28,800 to Cathedral House Montessori in Houston, Texas; $27,400 to the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma; and $15,480 to First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Other recipients included Delta Alpha ($7,700), Miller Grove Cemetery Association ($5,050), and Northeast Texas Choral Society ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Coy Johnson, Patsy Johnson, Clay Johnson, Craig Johnson, and Kelli Johnson as directors.
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clay Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Coy Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelli Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patsy Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation
How much does Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation give each year?
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation gave $97K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 10 grants.
What is Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,238, and its average grant was $8,080, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation give grants?
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sulphur Springs, TX (8 grants) and Norman, OK (2 grants).
Who are Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cathedral House Montessori ($28,800), University of Oklahoma ($27,400) and First United Methodist Church ($15,480), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation?
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $171K.
How do I apply for a grant from Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's EIN?
Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0898981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Coy and Patsy Johnson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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