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Scharbauer Foundation Inc

Midland, Texas  ·  EIN 262527362  ·  Private foundation

Scharbauer Foundation Inc is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.7M in annual giving against $221.6M in assets. This page documents the 375 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Scharbauer Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$221.6M
Total assets
375
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Scharbauer Foundation Inc funds

Scharbauer Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Adult EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationMental HealthWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, older adults, youth pop.

childrenmen boysolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Scharbauer Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center
PERMIAN BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Midland, TX$11.8M2023
Midland Athletic Syndicate Inc
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR INDOOR MULTI-SORT COMPLEX SERVING YOUTH & ADULTS
Midland, TX$8.5M2024
Midland Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc
MIDLAND DOWNTOWN CENTENNIAL PARK
Midland, TX$8.0M2018
Midland Memorial Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: MIDLAND HEALTH FACILITIES EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
Midland, TX$7.0M2024
Midland College Foundation Inc
PRE-K ACADEMY AND CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Midland, TX$7.0M2022
Midland Memorial Foundation
COMPLETION OF THE SCHARBAUER TOWER 9TH FLOOR BUILDOUT TO INCREASE CCU CAPACITY
Midland, TX$5.8M2020
Midland Isd Educational Foundation
OPERATIONS/GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT & PROGRAM SUPPORT
Midland, TX$5.3M2017
Harmony Public Schools
MIDLAND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Houston, TX$4.0M2024
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
ESTABLISHING IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE PERMIAN BASIN
Dallas, TX$3.0M2020
Permian Basin Medical Center (dba the Beacon Alliance)
PBMC 2023-2024 OPERATING BUDGET
Midland, TX$2.3M2023
West Texas Food Bank
ODESSA FACILITY EXPANSION
Odessa, TX$2.0M2022
Midland Memorial Foundation
68NURSE CALL CENTER EXPANSION, PHARMACY REPLACEMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE AND 2018 BOARD DIRECTED GIFT
Midland, TX$1.7M2018
High Sky Children's Ranch
CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & 2018 BOARD DIRECTED GIFT
Midland, TX$1.5M2018
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
UTPB ENGINEERING BUILDING
Odessa, TX$1.5M2018
Midland Community Theatre
LOBBY RENOVATION AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EXPANSION
Midland, TX$1.2M2022

Scharbauer Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$8.7M
2018$15.8M
2020$14.7M
2022$14.5M
2023$19.3M
2024$27.3M

How to apply for funding from Scharbauer Foundation Inc

Scharbauer Foundation Inc'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 scharbauerfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Scharbauer Foundation Inc

Does Scharbauer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Scharbauer Foundation Inc'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 Scharbauer Foundation Inc fund?
Scharbauer Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, Midland Athletic Syndicate Inc, Midland Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Scharbauer Foundation Inc give in grants?
Scharbauer Foundation Inc reported $14.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $100.3M over 375 grants.
Where is Scharbauer Foundation Inc located?
Scharbauer Foundation Inc is based in Midland, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 262527362.
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About this profile. This page is built from Scharbauer Foundation Inc'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 Scharbauer Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.