The M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, Inc. was established in December of 1958 by Marshall G. and Lillie Appelt Johnson with the original intention to support the creation of a Lutheran hospital in the Texas Medical Center, Houston. Over time, their contributions have significantly supported medical, health, and education projects within Texas, focusing primarily on the Texas Gulf Coast area known as the South Texas Crossroads Area. The Foundation emphasizes grants for medical or allied health purposes and institutions of higher education within these regions.
The M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation operates a grant program with specific focus on supporting qualifying charities within the State of Texas, with a historical preference for the South Texas Crossroads Area, encompassing several counties. The grant program has a strong emphasis on requests for medical or allied health purposes, as well as institutions of higher education. The Foundation conducts three grant review sessions annually and requires applicants to submit their requests and documentation ahead of these review dates. Through its Board of Trustees, the Foundation administers its mission and has contributed significantly to charitable causes in Texas, with a notable impact in medical and educational fields.