RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. It makes grants to exempt organizations; its 2024 filing states that making grants to exempt organizations is its sole activity.
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc gave $225K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,870
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,991
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,483,457
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% 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 RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose.
- Contact
Application contact: Jan Johnson
Mailing address: 2529 86Th Street 100, Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: (806) 765-6935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($60K). Together the top 10 received $207K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 61 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 4% to North Carolina, 2% to Colorado, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% 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 $210K (2020) to $230K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $60,056 |
| UMC Childrens Miracle Network Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $34,835 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Spirit of Boldness Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| A Place to Call Home Wolfforth, TX | General Purpose | $16,880 |
| Reese's Purpose Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Lubbock Impact Lubbock, TX | General Purpose | $7,840 |
| Heart Support Inc Austin, TX | General Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,483,457 | $345,592 | $398,806 | $224,870 | 15 | $305,281 | $252,067 | $211,508 |
| 2023 | $3,535,780 | $298,815 | $407,680 | $229,415 | 12 | $312,411 | $199,914 | $200,800 |
| 2022 | $3,653,190 | $231,596 | $397,310 | $229,095 | 9 | $307,351 | $141,637 | $225,702 |
| 2021 | $3,810,791 | $714,827 | $407,108 | $229,788 | 12 | $309,738 | $617,457 | $240,899 |
| 2020 | $3,511,259 | $320,450 | $338,391 | $210,250 | 13 | — | $249,346 | $228,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $212K 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 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting people with special abilities, protecting children from button-battery hazards, providing aid to people in need, addressing food insecurity, and helping working-poor individuals access resources and enrichment programs. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $224,870. Grant amounts ranged from $339 to $60,056, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $60,056 to American Cancer Society, $34,835 to UMC Childrens Miracle Network, $25,000 to Texas Tech Foundation, $20,000 to Spirit of Boldness, and $16,880 to A Place to Call Home. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Reese’s Purpose, $10,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse and South Plains Food Bank, and $7,840 to Lubbock Impact.
The foundation’s filing says applications should be submitted as a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. It lists Jan Johnson as the contact for applications. The filing states that eligible organizations must qualify under section 170(b)(1)(A) and lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jan Johnson as president, Kathy Johnson Hurley as vice preside, Jeremy Velasquez as secretary, and Justin Velasquez as treasurer.
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc is led by Jan Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Jeremy Velasquez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Justin Velasquez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Kathy Johnson Hurley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $32K, to Jeremy Velasquez (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc
How much does RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc gave $225K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $229K across 12 grants.
What is RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,991, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (9 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($60,056), UMC Childrens Miracle Network ($34,835) and Texas Tech Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc?
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2954057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). RC Johnson Jr Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rc-johnson-jr-foundation-inc-morg_1d441ef2d65940b5b8e8bf8317225687
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