The Burdine Johnson Foundation
Historical FunderBuda, Texas · EIN 74-6036669 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$37.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE BURDINE JOHNSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 1230, BUDA TX 78610 |
| Phone | 5123121336 |
| Form and materials | THE BURDINE JOHNSON FOUNDATION HAS NO SET FORM FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS. HOWEVER, THE APPLICATION MUST FURNISH FULL DETAILS ABOUT THR APPLICANT AND THE USE OF THE PROPOSED GRANT. ALSO, IF APPLICABLE, PHOTOCOPIES OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RULING OR DETERMINATION LETTERS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James Dick Foundation | Round Top, TX | Year 2024 operational support - pmt #1 of 2&year 2024 operational support - pmt #2 of 2 | $100,000 |
| Preservation Texas Inc | San Marcos, TX | Program officer salary, office exp, sponsorship | $75,000 |
| Community Action Inc of Central Tex | San Marcos, TX | PMT #2 FOR SALARIES/CONSULTANT BREAST SCREENING PROJECT&PMT #1 of 2 - BREAST CANCER SCREENING OUTREACH PROGRAM | $65,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity | Austin, TX | Cost of 2 infill homes & land purchase - san marcos, tx | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Central T | Austin, TX | Pmt #2 of 2 yr pledge-cis programs in hays city schools | $50,000 |
| Dripping Springs Community Library | Dripping Springs, TX | 3 yr pledge pmt #1 - library capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Kap visiting writers series & kap house expenses | $50,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Full time hays city based kut reporter | $50,000 |
| American Short Ficiton | Austin, TX | 7th Annual Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize | $40,000 |
| Torch Library Arts | Austin, TX | Operations support for programs, strategic plans, staff | $40,000 |
| Home Center | San Marcos, TX | Assist with programs to reduce homelessness in hays city | $35,000 |
| Great Springs Project | Austin, TX | Hays county project general operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Project School House | Austin, TX | Compensation exp with 2 new positions, travel, education | $30,000 |
| San Marcos Youth Service Bureau Inc | San Marcos, TX | Operational & rent space support | $30,000 |
| Texas State Development Foundation | San Marcos, TX | Meadows center - operational support | $30,000 |
| Tread Coalition | Austin, TX | Landowner edu & action center programs | $30,000 |
| Martindale Community Library | Martindale, TX | Assist with library operating costs | $27,162 |
| Austin Creative Alliance | Austin, TX | Fiscal agent for jam LLC dba cold towne theater - pmt #2 of 2 | $25,000 |
| Calaboose African American History | San Marcos, TX | Pmt #2 of 2 yr pledge-cis programs in hays county schools | $25,000 |
| Zach Theatre | Austin, TX | Pilot summer camp program in hays county, tx | $25,000 |
| Blue Bird's Hope Inc | Marion, TX | Supplies-Gen operations for new forensic nursing facility, sm | $20,000 |
| Greater San Marcos Youth Council | San Marcos, TX | Minivan purchase assistance for transportation | $20,000 |
| Marbridge Foundation | Manchaca, TX | Assist with skilled nursing facility costs for idd residents | $20,000 |
| San Marcos Art League | San Marcos, TX | Operationals for increased operating exp | $20,000 |
| Save Our Springs Alliance | Austin, TX | Assist with staff salary + consultants | $20,000 |
| Mission Presbytery | San Antonio, TX | For john knox ranch adv camp/scholarships | $19,000 |
| San Marcos Tx Community Radio Assoc | San Marcos, TX | Operational exp in producing 10 education programs | $18,976 |
| Amala Foundation | Austin, TX | Circle up program in 2 hays cisd schools | $15,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austin, TX | 2 projects (model hoa & city to city outreach) | $15,000 |
| Pen-City Writers | Austin, TX | Stop pmt incarcerated creative writing program&stop pmt - check lost in mail&replacement for original check | $15,000 |
| Start-Up Kids Club | Wimberley, TX | Operations/Project support for camp community, hc | $15,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Lumber/Material, warehouse, tool costs for ramps | $15,000 |
| The Austin Center for Grief and Los | Austin, TX | Hays city school based grief groups | $15,000 |
| The Public for Animal Welfare Inc | Kyle, TX | Animal medical, kennel & transportation costs | $15,000 |
| Amigos de Jesus Ministry | Wimberly, TX | Funds to purchase items for food pantry project | $10,000 |
| Volunteer Legal Services of Central | Austin, TX | Assist with housing stability coordinator's salary | $10,000 |
| San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance | San Marcos, TX | 7 interpretive signs for greenbelt natural areas | $4,000 |
| Lifelong Learning Organization San | San Marcos, TX | Six-Week nutrition class items/website domain fees | $2,369 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($574,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,701,307 | 60 |
| 2023 | $1,613,500 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620209349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6036669
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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