MG and Lillie a Johnson
The M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Victoria, Texas. Established in 1958, it supports charitable activities, with a primary focus on health and education, in a defined area of the Texas Gulf Coast.
MG and Lillie a Johnson at a glance
In short: MG and Lillie a Johnson gave $12.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12.0M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,017,500
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,017,500
- +19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,017,500
- Total assets
- $124,318,925
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to MG and Lillie a Johnson
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request with the required proposal materials for trustee review.
- Review Cycle
- Submit the request and related documentation by the last day of the month preceding the March, July, or October meeting.
- Deadline
- Submit the request and related documentation by the last day of the month preceding the March, July, or October meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Mg And Lillie A Johnson Found
Mailing address: Robert L Halepeska, PO Box 2269, Victoria, TX 77902
Phone: (361) 575-7970
Website: https://mglajohnsonfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from MG and Lillie a Johnson
Who MG and Lillie a Johnson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 17 grants of 47 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation considers organizations serving people in Texas and located in these Texas Gulf Coast counties: Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, and Wharton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How MG and Lillie a Johnson gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.1M (2021) to $12.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement See Attach STMT, TX | See Attached Statement | $12,017,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grant totals and counts:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $124,318,925 | $15,753,568 | $13,691,536 | $12,017,500 | 1 | $12,112,273 | $14,374,105 | $12,429,656 |
| 2024 | $122,240,509 | $14,069,447 | $11,449,347 | $10,029,941 | 1 | $10,108,101 | $12,907,617 | $11,692,921 |
| 2023 | $119,616,993 | $13,869,908 | $11,457,793 | $9,813,800 | 1 | $9,901,364 | $12,487,558 | $10,406,423 |
| 2022 | $117,204,878 | $15,582,082 | $11,320,789 | $9,607,200 | 1 | $9,676,184 | $14,133,939 | $9,888,545 |
| 2021 | $112,943,585 | $15,030,186 | $9,605,375 | $8,146,811 | 43 | — | $13,818,106 | $9,576,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MG and Lillie a Johnson reported a distributable amount of $12.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its primary focus is health and education. It considers charitable activities including health, education, human services, and civic programs. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; grants are not made to private foundations.
The Foundation says its grants generally serve organizations in the listed Texas Gulf Coast counties. Its website also says all educational grants have gone to institutions of higher education, and that endowed scholarships are administered by the college or university.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports one grant totaling $12,017,500. The listed recipient is “SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT,” and the purpose is also described as “SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT,” so the recipient and use are not identified in the available filing details. The Foundation’s website lists several 2015 awards, including $290,000 to Victoria College for nursing-program training equipment, $200,000 to Jackson County Hospital District for an endoscopy system, and $100,000 to Brookwood to renovate a building.
Grant requests are reviewed at trustee meetings in March, July, and October. Applicants should submit one copy of a detailed written proposal; elaborate proposals are not necessary, and in-person presentations are not permitted. The application instructions call for biographical information about the prospective grantee, evidence that it is a qualified organization, the amount requested, the intended use, and the anticipated time needed to spend the funds.
The Foundation says it rarely makes grants for operational purposes. It does not fund endowments or development campaigns, research fellowships, conferences, publications, or individuals. Its website says the trustees prefer not to fund organizations financially supported by public donations, United Way campaigns, government grants or subsidies, or nationally sponsored fundraisers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert L. Halepeska as Executive Vice President; Russell Marshall as Chairman; James Boulinguy as Vice-Chairman; Dennis Simons as Secretary/Treasurer; and MH Brock, Rosemary Rust, Terrell Mullins, and Luis Guerra as trustees.
MG and Lillie a Johnson is led by Russell Marshall, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Marshall
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Rosemary Rust
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Terrell Mullins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Mh Brock
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$2K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Luis Guerra
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dennis Simons
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
James A. Bouligny
Vice Chairman
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Robert L. Halepeska
Executive V.
Executive Vice President → Executive V., 2022
On filings since 2021
$254K (2021) → $290K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jack R. Morrison Jr. (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: M. H. Brock (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $290K, to Robert L Halepeska (Executive V.).
Frequently asked questions about MG and Lillie a Johnson
How much does MG and Lillie a Johnson give each year?
MG and Lillie a Johnson gave $12.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10.0M across 1 grant.
How large is MG and Lillie a Johnson?
MG and Lillie a Johnson reported $124.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.4M (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 does MG and Lillie a Johnson fund?
The Foundation states that its primary focus is health and education. It considers charitable activities including health, education, human services, and civic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MG and Lillie a Johnson?
Submit a written request with the required proposal materials for trustee review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does MG and Lillie a Johnson make grants?
The Foundation considers organizations serving people in Texas and located in these Texas Gulf Coast counties: Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca, Matagorda, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, and Wharton.
What is MG and Lillie a Johnson's EIN?
MG and Lillie a Johnson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6076961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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