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Elva Johnston Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. It holds total assets of $823K. Annual income is reported at $60K. Total assets have grown from $572K in 2010 to $854K in 2022. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Elva Johnston Foundation has made 90 grants totaling $228K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2020 to $61K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $62K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $7K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elva Johnston Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 90 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, PA, KY.
Elva Johnston Foundation has distributed a total of $228K across 90 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $7K.
Elva Johnston Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elva Johnston Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$68K
Total Assets
$854K
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$854K
Grants Paid
$61K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$136K
Distribution Amount
$65K
Total: $795K
Total Grants
90
Total Giving
$228K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Story ChurchBUILDING FUND | Houston, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hsp Phila FndnSPENCE FAMILY S S FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas AustinCOLLEGE OF FINE ARTS | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| River Oaks Garden Club2024 AZALEA TRAIL | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Communities In SchoolsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Rise School Of HoustonGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Lanier Middle School PtaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Books Between KidsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonBAYOU BEND GARDENS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| CycleGENERAL OPERTIONS | Spring, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone SchoolsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| School At Sgp PtoDRAGON FUND | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Clayton Dabney For Kids W CancerGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Houston HospiceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Fresh ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Cancare IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Bo'S PlaceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| St Joseph BasilicaHAITI FUND | Bardstown, KY | $1K | 2023 |
| Urban HarvestGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling CtrGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| The Story HoustonGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $7K | 2022 |
| Mfah River Oaks Garden Club2023 FLORESCENCE | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| The Rise SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Lanier Middle School PtoGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Houston Food BankGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Pro-VisionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Clayton Dabney FoundationCHILDREN WITH CANCER | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Yellowstone AcademyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Trees Of HopeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Arrow Freedom PlaceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Spring, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| L I F E HoustonGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Houston Botanic GardenGROW HOUSTONS GARDEN | Houston, TX | $6K | 2021 |
| Communities In Schools HoustonGENERAL OPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $5K | 2021 |