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    PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    Midland, TXEIN 752295008 Website

    Annual Giving

    $13.1M-20% YoY

    Grants

    164

    Median Grant

    $35K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Permian Basin Area Foundation exists to partner with donors in creating permanent charitable funds to enrich the quality of life in West Texas communities

    Focus Areas

    educationarts and culturemental health serviceshealthcare serviceshuman servicesyouth developmentcommunity developmenthousing and shelter

    Grant Types

    individual assistancedisaster relief

    Funded Initiatives

    Awarded more than $9.4 million in scholarships since inception; distributed $1.35 million in scholarship awards for 2025-2026 academic year to over 400 recipients

    How to Apply

    Two grant cycles per year (Spring opens Feb 1 closes April 1; Fall opens Aug 1 closes Oct 1). Organizations eligible to apply every two years. First-time applicants must contact foundation 30 days before deadline. Spring applicants contact by March 15, Fall by Sept 15.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-20%

    $13.1M

    Grants

    164

    Median

    $35K

    States

    15

    2023-16%

    $16.5M

    Grants

    163

    Median

    $40K

    States

    10

    2022

    $19.7M

    Grants

    152

    Median

    $30K

    States

    9

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $331.0M
    $13.3M(4.0%)
    2023
    $294.7M
    $16.6M(5.6%)
    2022
    $251.1M
    $19.5M(7.8%)
    2021
    $279.7M
    $11.0M(3.9%)
    2020
    $240.6M
    $8.8M(3.7%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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