Private foundation · EIN 75-2659420 · Longview, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Wece B and Martha a Johnson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (March 15 and September 15 annually) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $323K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: As determined by the Grant Committee and approved by the Board.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$323K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
March 15 and September 15 annually
Assets
$4.8M

How to apply

Application form attached as PDF file. Contact: Jennifer Slade, Po Box 4019, Longview, Tx, 9037585949, johnsonfoundation1@gmail.com Deadlines: March 15 and September 15 annually Restrictions: As determined by the Grant Committee and approved by the Board.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
First United Methodist ChurchLongview, TXCapital improvements$185K
Newgate MissionLongview, TXCapital improvements$66K
Asbury HouseLongview, TXCapital improvements$25K
Presbyterian Camps at GilmontGilmer, TXOperations$10K
Arts LongviewLongview, TXCapital improvement$10K
Hiway 80 Rescu MissionLongview, TXCapital funding$10K
Womens Center of East TexasLongview, TXCapital funding$9,500
Longview 2020 ForumLongview, TXOperations$3,000
Greater Longview Young LifeLongview, TXOperations$2,500
The Salvation ArmyLongview, TXGeneral operations$1,500
Greater Longview United WayLongview, TXOperations$1,000

About this foundation

The Wece B and Martha a Johnson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Longview, Texas, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Wece B and Martha a Johnson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application form attached as PDF file. Deadlines: March 15 and September 15 annually.

How much does The Wece B and Martha a Johnson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $323K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Wece B and Martha a Johnson Foundation give?

Texas (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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