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Permian Basin Area Foundation, Midland, Texas

News Release

Permian Basin Area Foundation awards $373,500 in grants to nonprofits
Foundation’s grants surpass $30 million over 20-year history

December 17, 2009 – MIDLAND, Texas – Permian Basin Area Foundation announced $373,500 in grant awards to regional nonprofit organizations during a new conference Photoheld today at the Museum of the Southwest Blakemore Planetarium.

“The good work of nonprofit organizations is evident every day in our communities,” said Suzy Boldrick, who co-chairs the Foundation’s Grants Committee with Carolyn Stone. “These organizations reflect the character and the caring nature of West Texans. We are grateful for their dedication and passion.”

Boldrick introduced Stone, who presented grant awards to 25 area nonprofit organizations:

  • Allegro, Inc.
  • Alpine Public Library
  • American Red Cross of Southwest TexasPhoto
  • Aphasia Center of West Texas
  • Ben Richey Boys Ranch
  • Camp Fire USA, West Texas Council
  • Casa de Amigos
  • Christmas in Action - Midland
  • Clover House
  • The Crisis Center Odessa
  • George W. Bush Childhood Home
  • Gladney Center for Adoption
  • Harmony Home
  • Junior League of Midland
  • The Life Center
  • Midland Habitat for Humanity
  • Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale
  • Museum of the Southwest - Children's Museum
  • Odessa Christmas in Action
  • Odessa LINKS
  • Palmer Drug Abuse Program
  • Permian Historical Society
  • Shalom Empowerment & Economic Development
  • Starlight Children's Foundation - Texas
  • Unlock Ministries

Stone expressed the Foundation’s appreciation to its donors for their generosity and kindness. “Thank you to all of you who make these grants possible. Your investment will have a profound effect on the lives of our West Texas neighbors. ”

PhotoGuy McCrary, Foundation president and CEO, spoke briefly about the impact of the Foundation in the Permian Basin region. “Twenty years ago, the Foundation began with assets of less than a million dollars. Today, our assets exceed $50 million. But what is really exciting is the fact that the generosity of our donors has enabled the Foundation to award more than $30 million in grants and scholarships.”

Permian Basin Area Foundation facilitates the creation of permanent charitable funds in partnership with many donors and provides grants to address changing community needs and enrich the quality of life in the Permian Basin. “As we strive to grow our assets,” McCrary said, “we are inspired by the confidence of our donors to partner with the Foundation to be a vision and voice for philanthropy in West Texas.”

The Foundation awards grants following review of applications submitted in the spring and fall. Spring grant pre-applications are due at the Foundation’s offices on or before April 1, 2010. Additional information about the Foundation’s grant criteria and application procedures is available here.

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