Dexter G Johnson Educational &
Dexter G Johnson Educational & is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $334,000, all to recipients in Oklahoma; the listed grants supported educational purposes and medical expenses.
Dexter G Johnson Educational & at a glance
In short: Dexter G Johnson Educational & gave $334K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $334,000
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,364
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,384,476
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dexter G Johnson Educational &
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8504 N Georgia Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Phone: (405) 250-2087
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dexter G Johnson Educational & funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma City University ($43K). Together the top 10 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 43 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dexter G Johnson Educational & open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2020) to $550K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK | Educational | $43,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Educational | $43,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | Educational | $43,000 |
| A Smile for a Child Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Expenses | $30,000 |
| Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc Nowata, OK | Medical Expenses | $30,000 |
| Hearts for Hearing Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Expenses | $30,000 |
| Newview Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Expenses | $30,000 |
| Variety Care Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Expenses | $30,000 |
| Wovenlife Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Expenses | $25,000 |
| Happy Hands Education Center Broken Arrow, OK | Medical Expenses | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,384,476 | $419,121 | $397,747 | $334,000 | 11 | $347,450 | $377,014 | $311,182 |
| 2023 | $5,848,144 | $247,366 | $386,302 | $319,000 | 11 | $350,635 | $211,699 | $279,814 |
| 2022 | $5,211,153 | $273,839 | $627,072 | $550,000 | 10 | $576,224 | $222,991 | $282,449 |
| 2021 | $6,778,126 | $301,403 | $42,194 | — | — | $1,863 | $271,072 | $314,489 |
| 2020 | $5,827,150 | $783,626 | $275,781 | $219,973 | 11 | — | $748,155 | $248,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dexter G Johnson Educational & reported a distributable amount of $311K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for educational purposes and medical expenses. Among its grantees, Hearts for Hearing describes its work as providing hearing healthcare, and NewView Oklahoma says it empowers people facing vision loss. Variety Care describes its mission as providing affordable, accessible healthcare, while Limbs for Life says it provides prosthetic care to people who have no other means of obtaining it.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $334,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $43,000, with a median of $30,000.
The largest grants included $43,000 each to Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma, each for educational purposes. Grants for medical expenses included $30,000 each to A Smile for a Child Foundation, Grand Lake Mental Health Center Inc, Hearts for Hearing, NewView Oklahoma Inc, and Variety Care Inc; $25,000 to WovenLife; $20,000 to Happy Hands Education Center; and $10,000 to Limbs for Life Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists three trustees: Talia Carroll, identified as the OCU president designee; Bart Mercer, identified as the OU president designee; and Kyle Wray, identified as the OSU president designee.
Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Wray President Osu Designee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talia Carroll President Ocu Designe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bart Mercer President Ou Designee
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Terry Henson President Ou Designee (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gary C. Clark President Osu's Design (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Martha Burger President Ocu (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dexter G Johnson Educational &
How much does Dexter G Johnson Educational & give each year?
Dexter G Johnson Educational & gave $334K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $319K across 11 grants.
What is Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s typical grant size?
Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $30,364, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dexter G Johnson Educational & give grants?
Dexter G Johnson Educational & gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (7 grants).
Does Dexter G Johnson Educational & give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Expenses" (8 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s largest grantees?
Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma City University ($43,000), Oklahoma State University ($43,000) and University of Oklahoma ($43,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dexter G Johnson Educational &?
Dexter G Johnson Educational & reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $311K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dexter G Johnson Educational & fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for educational purposes and medical expenses. Among its grantees, Hearts for Hearing describes its work as providing hearing healthcare, and NewView Oklahoma says it empowers people facing vision loss. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dexter G Johnson Educational &?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s EIN?
Dexter G Johnson Educational &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7389204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dexter G Johnson Educational & 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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