THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION
Dallas, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-5892962
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Dallas, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-5892962
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The T Boone Pickens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $77.8 million in grants to seven grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Oklahoma State University Foundation
$116.7M
61%

THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE
$21M
11%
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGISTS FOUNDATION
$3M
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION?
No. THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION give?
THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, California, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $77.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include Oklahoma State University Foundation, THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION AND INSTITUTE, and AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGISTS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION?
THE T BOONE PICKENS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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