Katherine Butler Johnson Foundation
The Katherine Butler Johnson Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for general operating expenses of various charitable organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, with a focus on religious institutions, food banks, and other human services organizations. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including churches, food banks, and community service clubs, indicating a broad interest in supporting both spiritual and social welfare initiatives. While it operates primarily in Texas, it also extends its support to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities, especially Texas-based churches, food security providers, and local human-service groups seeking general operating support and able to demonstrate local ties or prior relationships.
Good Fit
- • Primarily Texas-based or serving Collin/Dallas-area communities.
- • Requests general operating or unrestricted support.
- • Religious or community-service mission consistent with past grantees.
- • Existing relationship or introduction through local clergy, prior grantees, or board contacts.
- • Willingness to submit a concise written proposal with full disclosure.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Texas (about 80% of dollars in 2023) despite gifts to four states overall, indicating a primarily in‑state/local footprint with occasional out‑of‑state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients across churches, food banks, and community organizations with five new grantees, so the portfolio funds multiple independent groups even though the top five recipients captured a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence is mixed: five new grantees appeared in 2023 and there are repeat recipients across two years, but the foundation states grants are by preselection; the observed turnover suggests new entrants are possible though selection appears relationship‑sensitive.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
