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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-6036669

The Burdine Johnson Foundation

A private foundation in Buda, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 60 grants and $1.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Burdine Johnson Foundation
P O Box 1230
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-1336
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

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,701,307

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $31,680,746

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,613,500

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $29,211,880

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,645,772

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $30,079,557

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,622,357

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $29,960,002

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,652,693

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $28,859,305

Grants paid in 2024

60 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. The James Dick FoundationRound Top, TX

    Year 2024 operational support - PMT #1 of 2&year 2024 operational support - PMT #2 of 2

    $100,000
  2. Individual

    Conservation work-projects in TX hill country

    $100,000
  3. Preservation Texas IncAustin, TX

    Program officer salary, office exp, sponsorship

    $75,000
  4. Community Action Inc of Central TexSan Marcos, TX

    PMT #2 FOR SALARIES/CONSULTANT BREAST SCREENING PROJECT&PMT #1 of 2 - BREAST CANCER SCREENING OUTREACH PROGRAM

    $65,000
  5. Individual

    Cuauhtemoc hall renovations, upgrades

    $60,000
  6. Austin Habitat for HumanityAustin, TX

    Cost of 2 infill homes & land purchase - san marcos, TX

    $50,000
  7. Communities in Schools of Central TAustin, TX

    PMT #2 of 2 yr pledge-cis programs in hays city schools

    $50,000
  8. Dripping Springs Community LibraryDripping Springs, TX

    3 yr pledge PMT #1 - library capital campaign

    $50,000
  9. Individual

    Support for ongoing core programs/operations

    $50,000
  10. Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX

    Kap visiting writers series & kap house expenses

    $50,000
  11. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Full time hays city based kut reporter

    $50,000
  12. Individual

    7th Annual Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize

    $40,000
  13. Torch Library ArtsAustin, TX

    Operations support for programs, strategic plans, staff

    $40,000
  14. Greater San Marcos Area Senior AssoSan Marcos, TX

    Assist with 2025 annual operating expenses

    $35,000
  15. Home CenterSan Marcos, TX

    Assist with programs to reduce homelessness in hays city

    $35,000
  16. Learning BridgeAustin, TX

    2 STAFF SALARIES 9ED & PgM)

    $35,000
  17. Individual

    Program and operations needs

    $34,000
  18. Great Springs ProjectAustin, TX

    Hays county project general operating expenses

    $30,000
  19. Infrarrealista ReviewSan Marcos, TX

    Support of 1 program, 1 project, operating expenses

    $30,000
  20. Outsiders AnonymousSan Marcos, TX

    Furnishings/upgrades to SM transitional living facility

    $30,000
  21. Project School HouseAustin, TX

    Compensation exp with 2 new positions, travel, education

    $30,000
  22. San Marcos Youth Service Bureau IncSan Marcos, TX

    Operational & rent space support

    $30,000
  23. Texas State Development FoundationSan Marcos, TX

    Meadows center - operational support

    $30,000
  24. Tread CoalitionAustin, TX

    Landowner edu & action center programs

    $30,000
  25. Martindale Community LibraryMartindale, TX

    Assist with library operating costs

    $27,162
  26. Austin Creative AllianceAustin, TX

    Fiscal agent for jam LLC DBA cold towne theater - PMT #2 of 2

    $25,000
  27. Individual

    PMT #2 of 2 yr pledge-cis programs in hays county schools

    $25,000
  28. Hill Country ConservancyAustin, TX

    General operating support hays city programs

    $25,000
  29. Kyle RadioKyle, TX

    Radio start-up equipment assistance

    $25,000
  30. Zach TheatreAustin, TX

    Pilot summer camp program in hays county, TX

    $25,000
  31. Blue Bird's Hope IncMarion, TX

    Supplies-gen operations for new forensic nursing facility, SM

    $20,000
  32. Individual

    ASSIST [individual] YOUTH WITH FUND FOR RENT, FOOD, CLOTHING, ETC

    $20,000
  33. Greater San Marcos Youth CouncilSan Marcos, TX

    Minivan purchase assistance for transportation

    $20,000
  34. Individual

    2-week STEM career immersion program, hays city

    $20,000
  35. Marbridge FoundationManchaca, TX

    Assist with skilled nursing facility costs for idd residents

    $20,000
  36. San Marcos Art LeagueSan Marcos, TX

    Operationals for increased operating exp

    $20,000
  37. Save Our Springs AllianceAustin, TX

    Assist with staff salary + consultants

    $20,000
  38. Solace and SageDripping SPGS, TX

    Operations for programs/services

    $20,000
  39. Individual

    For john knox ranch adv camp/scholarships

    $19,000
  40. San Marcos TX Community Radio AssocSan Marcos, TX

    Operational exp in producing 10 education programs

    $18,976
  41. Amala FoundationAustin, TX

    Circle up program in 2 hays cisd schools

    $15,000
  42. Central Texas Food BankAustin, TX

    Assist with hays county mobile food pantry distributions

    $15,000
  43. Hill Country AllianceDripping SPGS, TX

    2 projects (model hoa & city to city outreach)

    $15,000
  44. Pen-City WritersAustin, TX

    Stop PMT incarcerated creative writing program&stop PMT - check lost in mail&replacement for original check

    $15,000
  45. Start-Up Kids ClubWimberley, TX

    Operations/project support for camp community, HC

    $15,000
  46. Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX

    Lumber/material, warehouse, tool costs for ramps

    $15,000
  47. The Austin Center for Grief and LosAustin, TX

    Hays city school based grief groups

    $15,000
  48. The Public for Animal Welfare IncKyle, TX

    Animal medical, kennel & transportation costs

    $15,000
  49. Individual

    Summer camp waterways re costs in hays city

    $12,500
  50. Individual

    Healthy food distributions for area residents in need

    $12,000
  51. Amigos de Jesus MinistryWimberley, TX

    Funds to purchase items for food pantry project

    $10,000
  52. GirlstartAustin, TX

    Girlstart after school/girlstart summer camp- hays city

    $10,000
  53. Individual

    First tuesday SMTX film series support

    $10,000
  54. Texas Book FestivalAustin, TX

    Reading rock stars for 2, title i san marcos elementary

    $10,000
  55. The Barnabas ConnectionWimberley, TX

    Assist with the 18th annual back to school fiesta

    $10,000
  56. Volunteer Legal Services of CentralAustin, TX

    Assist with housing stability coordinator's salary

    $10,000
  57. Individual

    2 hays city class facilitators for incarcerated

    $8,000
  58. San Marcos Greenbelt AllianceSan Marcos, TX

    7 interpretive signs for greenbelt natural areas

    $4,000
  59. Individual

    FUNDING FOR 2 ASL INTERPRETERS - [individual] HS LEGACY PLAYERS

    $3,300
  60. Lifelong Learning Organization SanSan Marcos, TX

    Six-week nutrition class items/website domain fees

    $2,369

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture4 grants $100,00020% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $100,00020% of the total
  3. Environment5 grants $94,00018% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $62,16212% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $30,0006% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $30,0006% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $95,00019% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas46 grants $1,287,507

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William T JohnsonTrustee Hours 30Pay $30,000
  • Robert C GibersonTrustee Hours 30Pay $30,000
  • Katherine A JohnsonTrustee Hours 30Pay $40,000

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