PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION
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The Permian Basin Area Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, Arkansas, and Colorado, having disbursed a total of $12.1 million across 399 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Permian Basin Area Foundation facilitates the creation of permanent charitable funds in partnership with many donors, and provides grants to address community needs and enrich the quality of life in the Permian Basin.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PERMIAN BASIN QUALITY OF PLACE CONSERVANCY
$8.1M
6%

Texas A&M Foundation
$6.1M
5%

HISTORIC CANE HILL INC
$5.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
162
Median 1st year grant
$21.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$24.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION?
No. PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION give?
PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Arkansas, and Colorado. 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 PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $12.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 400 grantees. Recent grantees include PERMIAN BASIN QUALITY OF PLACE CONSERVANCY, Texas A&M Foundation, and HISTORIC CANE HILL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION?
PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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