Nonprofit Campaign

The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization. It’s mission is to build community in Natchitoches and give access to social and economic success to all its residents. The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center was founded by Claire Prymus in honor of her late Uncle Mr. Ben D. Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a successful, self-made business man. During the 1960’s, his holdings represented one of the largest minority-owned enterprises in the state of Louisiana. Businesses included Winnfield Funeral Homes, Winnfield Casket, Winnfield Life Insurance, BDJ Construction Company and real estate development.