The LBJ Family Foundation
The LBJ Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools and universities, food-access organizations, a community foundation, and pediatric health organizations.
The LBJ Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The LBJ Family Foundation gave $151K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,609
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,846
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,805
- Total assets
- $2,273,645
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (37% 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 LBJ Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3800 N Lamar Blvd Ste 200, Austin, TX 78756
Phone: (512) 457-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The LBJ Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Country Day School ($40K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Texas (37%), Florida (27%), New York (14%), and the District of Columbia (8%). The filing also lists 9% under an unspecified recipient-state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The LBJ Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 $141K (2022) to $161K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Country Day School Miami, FL | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| St Edward's University Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Community Food Centres Canada | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University School of Law Washington, DC | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Seton Development Board Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,273,645 | $212,087 | $184,407 | $150,609 | 22 | $153,521 | $181,201 | $160,888 |
| 2023 | $2,248,844 | $91,085 | $191,599 | $160,829 | 29 | $163,887 | $63,374 | $148,308 |
| 2022 | $2,352,106 | $125,864 | $177,132 | $140,575 | 28 | $142,820 | $96,802 | $153,211 |
| 2021 | $2,403,374 | $282,158 | $183,273 | $148,086 | 38 | $150,226 | $251,611 | $170,948 |
| 2020 | $2,304,489 | $115,174 | $168,922 | $141,800 | 34 | — | $90,589 | $143,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LBJ Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K 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 formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Miami Country Day School describes its mission as educating children from junior kindergarten through 12th grade, while Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $150,609. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,804. The largest grant was $40,000 to Miami Country Day School. Other notable grants were $20,000 each to St. Edward’s University and St. Lawrence University, and $15,000 to Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Community Food Centres Canada received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Luci Baines Johnson as president and trustee; Patrick Lyndon Nugent and Nicole Nugent Covert as vice presidents and trustees; Willyn Wahl as secretary, treasurer, and trustee; and Rebekah McIntosh and Claudia Taylor Brod as vice presidents and trustees.
The LBJ Family Foundation is led by Luci Baines Johnson, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luci Baines Johnson
President & Trustee
President → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Taylor Brod
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Marie Nugent Covert
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lyndon Nugent
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah McIntosh
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willyn Wahl
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The LBJ Family Foundation
How much does The LBJ Family Foundation give each year?
The LBJ Family Foundation gave $151K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 29 grants.
What is The LBJ Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The LBJ Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,805, and its average grant was $6,846, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The LBJ Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The LBJ Family Foundation give grants?
The LBJ Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Who are The LBJ Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The LBJ Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Country Day School ($40,000), St Edward's University ($20,000) and St Lawrence University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The LBJ Family Foundation?
The LBJ Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (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 LBJ Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LBJ Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 LBJ Family Foundation's EIN?
The LBJ Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2715123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The LBJ Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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