The Jeanne R Johnson Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 2011. The foundation is supported by the Estate of Jeanne R Johnson and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.5M
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$133K
+7.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to arts and cultural organizations, with notable support for music programs and institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants for general operating support to its grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina, with a concentration of activity in the Dallas area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024
- Total assets: $43,544,116
- Total revenues: $2,136,816
- Total expenses: $3,219,809
- Investment income and dividends: $1,707,798
- Net rental income: $474,168
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,544,116 | $44,627,242 | $42,823,351 |
| Revenue | $2,136,816 | $4,997,308 | $3,382,913 |
| Expenses | $3,219,809 | $3,193,485 | $3,284,960 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,650,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,776,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,896,184 | $1,789,734 | $3,119,914 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,860,076 | $2,595,164 | $2,452,525 |
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
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeanne Roach Johnson '54 (1933–2017) was the foundation's namesake. She was a Dallas investor and civic leader who graduated from Southern Methodist University. Johnson was recognized as a major benefactor to SMU's business and music programs and received the university's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013. She was a lifelong music lover and the first donor to SMU's National Center for Arts Research.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura R Lumley | VicePresident | 1 | $500 |
| Kendall R Holden | President | 8 | $200,000 |
| Polly York | Secretary | 1 | $500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made 18 grants in 2024, with significant support directed toward cultural institutions and human services organizations in the Dallas region. The foundation continues to support music and arts programming, consistent with the philanthropic interests of its founder.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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