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The Fasken Foundation

Midland, Texas  ·  EIN 756023680  ·  Private foundation

Based in Midland, Texas, The Fasken Foundation has awarded $7.3M across 549 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to See. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.0M
Total assets
549
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Fasken Foundation funds

The Fasken Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See
See attached
Schedule, TX$1.7M2024
Idea Public Schools
2022 GRANT
Weslaco, TX$250K2022
Idea Public Schools
OPERATING GRANT
Austin, TX$250K2020
Idea Public Schools
COMPETITIVE GRANT 2023
Weslaco, TX$250K2023
Casa of West Texas
2022 GRANT
Midland, TX$60K2022
Marc Inc Dba Spectrum of Solutions
2022 GRANT
Midland, TX$60K2022
Permian Basin Area Foundation
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE 2022
Midland, TX$50K2022
High Sky Children's Ranch
2022 GRANT
Midland, TX$50K2022
Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin
2022 GRANT
Midland, TX$50K2022
Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center
2022 GRANT
Midland, TX$50K2022
Odessa Family YMCA
2022 GRANT
Odessa, TX$50K2022
High Sky Children's Ranch
OPERATING GRANT
Midland, TX$50K2020
Marc Inc
OPERATING GRANT
Midland, TX$50K2020
Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center
OPERATING GRANT
Midland, TX$50K2020
Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Midland, TX$50K2018

The Fasken Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$941K
2020$1.5M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.6M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from The Fasken Foundation

From The Fasken Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANTS ARE CONSIDERED AT ALL FOUR BOARD MEETINGS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at faskenfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Fasken Foundation

Does The Fasken Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Fasken Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Fasken Foundation fund?
The Fasken Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include See, Idea Public Schools, Idea Public Schools. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Fasken Foundation give in grants?
The Fasken Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 549 grants.
Where is The Fasken Foundation located?
The Fasken Foundation is based in Midland, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 756023680.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Fasken 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 The Fasken Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.