John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elkhart, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $394K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $41K.
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $41K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,520
- +2601.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,260
- +1250.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,260
- Total assets
- $394,268
- -11.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Magdalena Ministries Inc ($31K). Together the top 2 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 193% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $41K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Ministries Inc San Antonio, TX | Support | $30,520 |
| Comal Public School Foundation DBA Comal Education Foundation New Braunfels, TX | Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $394,268 | $74,184 | $126,058 | $40,520 | 2 | $40,520 | — | $50,040 |
| 2025 | $446,142 | $54,635 | $64,438 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | — | $56,097 |
| 2024 | $455,945 | $28,673 | $70,480 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | — | $53,469 |
| 2023 | $20,481 | $24,142 | $31,567 | $13,817 | 2 | $13,817 | $24,142 | — |
| 2022 | $1,069,595 | $26,152 | $20,250 | $2,500 | 1 | $3,750 | $26,152 | — |
| 2021 | $921,127 | $24,544 | $52,233 | $11,317 | 1 | — | $24,544 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
A. Shawn Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2021) → $41K (2026)
Holly Johnson West
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$21K (2021) → $43K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $43K, to Holly Johnson West (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation
How much does John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation give each year?
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation gave $41K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation?
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation reported $394K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation?
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elkhart, TX. It holds $394K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation operate?
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John and Nedra Johnson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2905570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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