The Wece B and Martha a Johnson Foundation
Historical FunderLongview, Texas · EIN 75-2659420 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $65,780.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jennifer Slade |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 4019, Longview TX 756064019 |
| Phone | 9037585949 |
| johnsonfoundation1@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Application form attached as PDF file. |
| Deadlines | March 15 and September 15 annually |
| Restrictions | As determined by the Grant Committee and approved by the Board. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Longview, TX | Capital improvements | $184,685 |
| Newgate Mission | Longview, TX | Capital improvements | $65,780 |
| Hiway 80 Rescu Mission | Longview, TX | Capital funding | $10,000 |
| Womens Center of East Texas | Longview, TX | Capital funding | $9,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Longview, TX | General operations | $1,500 |
| Greater Longview United Way | Longview, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($50,545). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $323,010 | 11 |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $290,100 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2659420
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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