Public charity · Midland, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Permian Basin Area Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 161 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $12.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.4M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $12.2M | $25K | 1 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Guy MccraryPresident and ceo
- Cyndi VaraChief financial officer
- Jennifer SteadmanDevelopment officer
- Cari WhitakerFinance and accounting administrator
- Raymond WilliamsGrants officer
- Wesley BowndsChair
- R Alan HaleVice-chair
- Bryan HeflinSecretary - treasurer
- Todd MeadePast chair
- Mara HobbsDirector
- Andrew SemerDirector
- Bethany EtheredgeDirector
- G E PetersonDirector
- Madison RoseDirector
- Reggie BakerDirector
- Steve BarronDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Faith Based Ministries
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Priority of America Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Faith Based Ministries | $25K |
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