Elva Johnston Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0057287 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hope | Lebanon, TN | Haiti education fndn | $10,000 |
| The Story Church | Houston, TX | Building fund | $7,000 |
| Bloom Again Houston | Houston, TX | General operations | $6,000 |
| The Rise School | Houston, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Camp mystic fund | $5,000 |
| Lamar High School PTA | Houston, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Spence family synovial sarcoma | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Garden Club | Houston, TX | 2026 azalea trail | $5,000 |
| Cycle Houston | Spring, TX | General operations | $3,000 |
| Child Advocates | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
| Yellowstone Schools | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
| Cancare Inc | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
| Bos Place | Houston, TX | General operations | $2,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | College of education | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Basilica | Bardstown, KY | Haiti fund | $2,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | General operations | $1,500 |
| School at St George Place | Houston, TX | PTA | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Houston, TX | General operations | $1,000 |
| Urban Harvest | Houston, TX | General operations | $1,000 |
| Books Between Kids | Houston, TX | General operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $72,500 | 24 |
| 2022 | $61,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620479349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0057287
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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