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The Burdine Johnson Foundation

Buda, Texas  ·  EIN 746036669  ·  Private foundation

The Burdine Johnson Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.7M in annual giving against $28.9M in assets. This page documents the 246 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Burdine Johnson Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$28.9M
Total assets
246
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Burdine Johnson Foundation funds

The Burdine Johnson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, women girls.

black communitiesfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Burdine Johnson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Texas State Univeristy
PMT #1, 2022 KAP VISITING WRITERS SERIES/ KAP HOUSE OPERATIONS
San Marcos, TX$150K2022
Texas State Univeristy
KAP VISITING WRITERS SERIES/ KAP HOUSE OPERATIONS
San Marcos, TX$150K2023
Texas State University
KAP HOUSE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.BLANCO RIVER-AQUIFER TOOL FOR WATER & UNDERSTANDING RESILIENCY/SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS
San Marcos, TX$115K2020
The Nature Conservancy of Texas
ONGOING CONSERVATION WORK ON NORTHERN HILL COUNTRY RIVERS PROJECT
Austin, TX$100K2020
The James Dick Foundation for the P
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Round Top, TX$100K2020
Seton Hays Foundation
ASCENSION SETON HAYS SUPPORT-AREAS OF OPERATION FOR COVID-19
Kyle, TX$100K2020
Hays County Treasurer
INTERIOR RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC OLD HAYS COUNTY JAIL
San Marcos, TX$100K2020
Historic Bridge Foundation
YEAR 2021 OPERATIONAL ADVOCACY COSTS/BLUFF DALE BRIDGE PROJECT
Austin, TX$100K2020
The Nature Conservancy of Texas
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
San Antonio, TX$100K2023
Seton Hays Foundation
PMT 3 OF 3, $300,000 PLEDGE FOR CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM EXPANSION
Austin, TX$100K2023
The James Dick Foundation for the P
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Round Top, TX$100K2023
The James Dick Foundation for the P
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Round Top, TX$100K2022
Seton Hays Foundation
PMT 2 OF 3, $300,000 PLEDGE FOR CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM EXPANSION
Austin, TX$100K2022
The Nature Conservancy of Texas
2023 NORTHERN HILL COUNTRY RIVERS PROJECT
San Antonio, TX$100K2022
The James Dick Foundation
YEAR 2024 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - PMT #1 OF 2&YEAR 2024 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - PMT #2 OF 2
Round Top, TX$100K2024

The Burdine Johnson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.6M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from The Burdine Johnson Foundation

The Burdine Johnson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at theburdinejohnsonfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Burdine Johnson Foundation

Does The Burdine Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?
The Burdine Johnson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Burdine Johnson Foundation fund?
The Burdine Johnson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Texas State Univeristy, Texas State Univeristy, Texas State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Burdine Johnson Foundation give in grants?
The Burdine Johnson Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.6M over 246 grants.
Where is The Burdine Johnson Foundation located?
The Burdine Johnson Foundation is based in Buda, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746036669.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Burdine Johnson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Burdine Johnson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.