The John 6 Foundation
The John 6 Foundation is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas, that files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $540,200 to charitable organizations.
The John 6 Foundation at a glance
In short: The John 6 Foundation gave $540K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $540,200
- +513.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,608
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,374,781
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The John 6 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: 5700 W Plano Pkwy Ste 2700, Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 333-5504
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John 6 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vincent De Paul ($115K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 43 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars distributed among recipients in Texas (86%), Missouri (10%), Louisiana (2%), New Hampshire (2%), and Pennsylvania (1%). The listed percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John 6 Foundation gives
- Giving grew 332% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 809% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $540K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $540K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Dallas, TX | Support for Neighbors in Crisis | $115,000 |
| Cistercian Preparatory School Irving, TX | Educate Boys in Grades 5-12 | $60,000 |
| Conception Seminary College Conception, MO | Forming Men in of Communion | $50,000 |
| Redemption Mater Seminary Dallas, TX | Formation of Diocesan Priests | $50,000 |
| Holy Trinity Seminary Irving, TX | Roman Catholic Seminary | $50,000 |
| John Paul II High School Plano, TX | Catholic Preparatory Institution | $30,000 |
| Catholic Pro-Life Community Dallas, TX | Legal Protection to End Abortion | $25,000 |
| The Samaritan Inn McKinney, TX | Comprehensive Housing Program | $20,000 |
| White Rose Women's Center Dallas, TX | Abortion Counseling Center | $20,000 |
| Monserrat Jesuit Retreat House Lake Dallas, TX | Restorative Peace Through Prayer | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,374,781 | $500,854 | $545,722 | $540,200 | 25 | $540,200 | $13,441 | $66,791 |
| 2024 | $1,234,285 | $1,036,316 | $89,644 | $88,000 | 5 | $88,000 | $34,672 | $63,038 |
| 2023 | $298,730 | $17,049 | $60,448 | $57,319 | 2 | $57,319 | — | $13,137 |
| 2022 | $315,766 | $4,330 | $129,287 | $125,000 | 4 | $125,000 | — | $14,936 |
| 2021 | $552,903 | $26,292 | $276,463 | $270,000 | 7 | $270,000 | — | $27,230 |
| 2020 | $673,639 | $501,818 | $1,566 | — | — | — | — | $33,177 |
| 2019 | $149,437 | $1,238 | $4,419 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $411 | $7,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John 6 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, seminaries and religious formation, pro-life services, housing, retreats, and community organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of recipients. Echo Community says it offers mentoring and evangelization for teens, young adults, and families. Family Compass describes its mission as preventing child abuse and neglect and building healthy families. Sophia Institute says it nurtures spiritual, moral, and cultural life and spreads the Gospel in conformity with the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas describes its work as strengthening access to education, income, and health across North Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $540,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median award of $10,000. The largest grants included $115,000 to St Vincent de Paul in Dallas for support for neighbors in crisis; $60,000 to Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving to educate boys in grades 5–12; and $50,000 each to Conception Seminary College, Redemption Mater Seminary, and Holy Trinity Seminary.
Other grants included $30,000 to John Paul II High School, $25,000 to Catholic Pro-Life Community, and $20,000 each to The Samaritan Inn, White Rose Women’s Center, and Monserrat Jesuit Retreat House. Additional 2025 recipients included Echo Community, Family Compass, and Sophia Institute, each with $10,000; United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, with $2,000; and Fighting Homelessness, with $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick J Brosnahan and Susan L Brosnahan as presidents, and Blair B Marchiony and Melanie B Kariger as directors.
The John 6 Foundation is led by Patrick J. Brosnahan, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick J. Brosnahan
President
President & Director → President Director, 2021
President Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Brosnahan
President
President & Director → President Director, 2021
President Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair B. Marchiony
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie B. Kariger
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lauren B. Turner (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The John 6 Foundation
How much does The John 6 Foundation give each year?
The John 6 Foundation gave $540K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 5 grants.
What is The John 6 Foundation's typical grant size?
The John 6 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,608, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John 6 Foundation give grants?
The John 6 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (11 grants), Irving, TX (2 grants), Plano, TX (2 grants) and McKinney, TX (2 grants).
Does The John 6 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The John 6 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The John 6 Foundation's largest grantees?
The John 6 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Vincent De Paul ($115,000), Cistercian Preparatory School ($60,000) and Conception Seminary College ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John 6 Foundation?
The John 6 Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $540K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John 6 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, seminaries and religious formation, pro-life services, housing, retreats, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John 6 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 John 6 Foundation's EIN?
The John 6 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0688728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The John 6 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
Live grants for the work The John 6 Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The John 6 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-john-6-foundation-morg_218d820aa15f4802845dfcd5f192c8e9
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