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Permian Basin Area Foundation

Midland, Texas  ·  EIN 752295008  ·  Private foundation

Permian Basin Area Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $8.8M in annual giving against $240.6M in assets. This page documents the 767 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Permian Basin Area Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$8.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$240.6M
Total assets
767
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Permian Basin Area Foundation funds

Permian Basin Area Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Permian Basin Area Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Quality of Place Conservancy
Community Development
Midland, TX$8.1M2022
Stanton Isd
Educational
Stanton, TX$1.3M2022
Historic Cane Hill Inc
Arts and Culture
Lincoln, AR$1.2M2024
Trinity School of Midland
Educational
Midland, TX$1.2M2023
Trinity School of Midland
Educational
Midland, TX$1.1M2024
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center
Health Mental Health
Midland, TX$1.0M2023
Stanton Isd
Educational
Stanton, TX$896K2023
Midland Memorial Foundation
Health Mental Health
Midland, TX$757K2023
Alpine Independent School District
Educational
Alpine, TX$732K2024
Ward County Greater Works Inc
Human Services
Monahans, TX$620K2022
The Grace Foundation
education
The Woodlands, TX$600K2018
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Educational
Odessa, TX$576K2022
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Educational
Odessa, TX$535K2023
Young Life
youth development
Colorado Springs, CO$500K2020
Manor Park
Human Services
Midland, TX$394K2022

Permian Basin Area Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$6.3M
2020$8.5M
2022$18.8M
2023$15.6M
2024$12.1M

How to apply for funding from Permian Basin Area Foundation

Permian Basin Area Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at pbaf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Permian Basin Area Foundation

Does Permian Basin Area Foundation accept grant applications?
Permian Basin Area Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Permian Basin Area Foundation fund?
Permian Basin Area Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Quality of Place Conservancy, Stanton Isd, Historic Cane Hill Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Permian Basin Area Foundation give in grants?
Permian Basin Area Foundation reported $8.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $61.2M over 767 grants.
Where is Permian Basin Area Foundation located?
Permian Basin Area Foundation is based in Midland, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752295008.
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About this profile. This page is built from Permian Basin Area Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Permian Basin Area Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.