Private foundation · EIN 82-2995775 · Fort Worth, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Perry and Joyce Johns Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 33 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $75K. 70% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
33
$2.7M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in TX
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$52M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Legion Post 6 Perry a JohnCorinth, MSRenovation of post to enable charita$225K
Montana State University FoundationBozeman, MTAssistance for native american stude$180K
Project 4031 IncFort Worth, TXNo-cost services to terminally ill$150K
Create Community Foundation-El RoiTupelo, MSAssistance to home of el roi$150K
Heroes for ChildrenPlano, TXAssist with children battling cancer$150K
Human Resource Development CouncilBozeman, MTFood assistance, elder care, transpo$150K
Billings Community FoundationBillings, MTYellowstone county museum foundation$100K
Kerygma VenturesColleyville, TXChristian living ministries$100K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXFood assistance for tarrant county$100K
Tishomingo County Foster RescueIuka, MSAnimal rescue$100K
Pine Vale Childrens Home IncCorinth, MSOrphaned & abused children assistanc$100K
Amen Food PantryCorinth, MSFeeding the hungry$100K
Cook Children's Health FoundationFort Worth, TXChildren's medical center$100K
Tarrant Area Food BankFort Worth, TXFood distribution$100K
St Jude Children's Research HospitMemphis, TNAssist treatment of childhood cancer$100K
Cancer StrongerKeller, TXProvide active lifestyles for cancer$90K
Christs Haven for Children IncKeller, TXProvide for at risk children$75K
Catholic Charities of Fort WorthFort Worth, TXProvide service to those in need$75K
Dallas 24 Hour ClubDallas, TXSubstance abuse & homelessness assis$60K
Families Feeding Families - Mid CitBedford, TXFood assistance for mid cities texas$50K
Humane Society of North TexasFort Worth, TXSave, protect, advocate for animals$50K
Tarrant County Assoc for the BlindFort Worth, TXAssistance to blind individuals$50K
Animal Hope IncFort Worth, TXRescue, rehabilitate & rehome animal$50K
Don't Forget to Feed Me Pet Food BaFort Worth, TXPet food assistance & education$50K
Safehaven of Tarrant CountyArlington, TXDomestic violence assistance$40K
Cornerstone Assistance Network IncFort Worth, TXAssistance to those in need$40K
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant CtyFort Worth, TXProvide for those in need$40K
Community StorehouseFort Worth, TXSchool lunches assistance$30K
Corinth Alcorn Animal ShelterCorinth, MSAnimal shelter services$25K
Cheryl's VoiceFort Worth, TXPrevent intimate partner violence$25K
The Warm PlaceFort Worth, TXGrief support to children, families$25K
Boswell Band Boosters IncFort Worth, TXMusical and educational assistance$10K
Shepard of Life Lutheran ChurchArlington, TXReligious purposes$10K

By state: Texas 23 · Mississippi 6 · Montana 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Perry and Joyce Johns Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, administered in care of Philip Nelson, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Perry and Joyce Johns Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Perry and Joyce Johns Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.7M across 33 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Perry and Joyce Johns Foundation give?

Texas (23 grants), Mississippi (6 grants), Montana (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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