Willard And Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0386599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $35,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | General Support | $650,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General Support | $157,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Cassie's Place | San Angelo, TX | General Support | $137,500 |
| The University of The South | Sewanee, TN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | General Support | $75,000 |
| Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Insitutute | Kingsville, TX | General Support | $55,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Canaan, NH | General Support | $54,166 |
| Avon Old Farms School | Avon, CT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Edwin L Cox School of Business | Dallas, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| St Thomas High School | Houston, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| University of St Thomas | Houston, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| Trinity School of Midland | Midland, TX | General Support | $33,334 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | Houston, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Hillcrest School | Midland, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Women of Pader Uganda | Austin, TX | General Support | $27,500 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Tyler, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Midland College Foundation | Midland, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Midland, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Spring Spirit Baseball | Houston, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston | Houston, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Catholic Diocese of Victoria-Texas | Victoria, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Dept | Round Top, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| The First Tee - West Texas | Midland, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach Inc | Victoria, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Roane State Foundation | Harriman, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Houston, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Orange Show | Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| West University Baptist Church | Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mission Agape | Midland, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center | San Angelo, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Concho Valley Home for Girls | San Angelo, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Gifts of Hope | Midland, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center | San Angelo, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Reflection Ministries of Texas | Midland, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Perkins School of Theology | Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | San Angelo, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Holly Hall | Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of West University Parks | Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hunters Creek Elementary PTA | Houston, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Orlando, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals | Midland, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Millenium RDS | Bellaire, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Joy School | Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Big Little School | Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,422,500 | 55 |
| 2023 | $1,930,750 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102398
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0386599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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