The Burdine Johnson Foundation
The Burdine Johnson Foundation is a private foundation established in 1960 and based in Buda, Texas. The foundation enhances life in Hays County and Central Texas by providing grant funding to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.7M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+5.4% YoY
Grant Count
60
+13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-6.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is giving primarily for:
- Performing arts
- Education
- Human services
- Historic preservation
- The environment
- Health
The foundation has a special interest in organizations serving Hays County, Texas, though it also supports broader regional efforts that benefit the county.
Grantmaking
The foundation has no set form for grant applications. Applicants should submit a Funding Request Overview of 1-2 pages (maximum 3 pages) in PDF or Word format. The document should include:
Average Grant
amount: approximately $25,000
Review Cycle
is March 31st, 2026. Grant decisions and fund disbursement may not occur until late 2026.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with special emphasis on Hays County and Central Texas. Historical grants have also been distributed to organizations in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $29,211,880
- Total revenues: $1,132,666
- Total expenses: $2,000,343
- Investment income and dividends: $988,993
Organization Type:
- 501(c)(3) private foundation
- EIN: 74-6036669
- IRS ruling year: 1961
- No employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,680,746 | $29,211,880 | $30,079,557 |
| Revenue | $4,546,640 | $1,132,666 | $2,114,654 |
| Expenses | $2,136,462 | $2,000,343 | $1,997,099 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,990,202 | $1,893,957 | $1,887,072 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,453,595 | $1,035,341 | $2,028,820 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,798,934 | $1,677,155 | $1,695,598 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Burdine Johnson Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bill Johnson - Executive Director, Trustee
- William T Johnson - Trustee
- Robert C Giberson - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM T JOHNSON | Trustee | 30 | $30,000 |
| ROBERT C GIBERSON | Trustee | 30 | $30,000 |
| KATHERINE A JOHNSON | Trustee | 30 | $40,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1230 Buda, Texas 78610
Phone: (737) 414-1998
Email: info@theburdinejohnsonfoundation.org
Website: www.theburdinejohnsonfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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