The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it gave $2.65 million across 20 grants, supporting organizations including a university, arts and cultural institutions, and human-services organizations.
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation gave $2.6M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,650,000
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,500
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $43,544,116
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation
- 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: 8226 Douglas Avenue 648, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 748-8762
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Methodist University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 96 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in North Carolina. Oklahoma accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.0M (2020) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Scholarships/Other | $1,000,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Foundation Dallas, TX | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum Dallas, TX | General Operating | $150,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | General Operating | $100,000 |
| The Senior Source Dallas, TX | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Visiting Nurses Association Dallas, TX | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Dallas, TX | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | General Operating/other | $50,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio Dallas, TX | General Operating | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 | $43,544,116 | $2,136,816 | $3,219,809 | $2,650,000 | 20 | $2,650,000 | $1,896,184 | $2,860,076 |
| 2023 | $44,627,242 | $4,997,308 | $3,193,485 | $2,600,000 | 21 | $2,600,000 | $1,789,734 | $2,595,164 |
| 2022 | $42,823,351 | $3,382,913 | $3,284,960 | $2,776,000 | 19 | $2,776,000 | $3,119,914 | $2,452,525 |
| 2021 | $42,421,698 | $1,970,475 | $2,723,524 | $2,200,000 | 17 | $2,200,000 | $1,685,883 | $2,320,871 |
| 2020 | $43,096,268 | $1,703,690 | $2,541,598 | $2,049,300 | 19 | — | $1,447,743 | $2,035,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M 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 available here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching, while the North Texas Food Bank says it works to close the hunger gap in North Texas. The Dallas Symphony Foundation says its purpose is to manage and invest an endowment for the benefit of the Dallas Symphony Association and make distributions to that association.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $2,650,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants were $1,000,000 each to Southern Methodist University for scholarships/other and the Dallas Symphony Foundation for general operating support. Other notable grants included $150,000 to the Dallas Arboretum, $100,000 to the North Texas Food Bank, and $75,000 to The Senior Source, each for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kendall R Holden as President, Laura R Lumley as VicePresident, and Polly York as Secretary.
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation is led by Kendall R Holden, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kendall R Holden
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Laura R Lumley
Vicepresident
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $500 (2024)
Polly York
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $500 (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 $200K, to Kendall R Holden (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation
How much does The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation give each year?
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation gave $2.6M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 21 grants.
What is The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $132,500, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation give grants?
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (15 grants).
Does The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Methodist University ($1,000,000), Dallas Symphony Foundation ($1,000,000) and Dallas Arboretum ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation?
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation reported $43.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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 The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation?
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 The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's EIN?
The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4202617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation 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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