Parks Bell Foundation
Invitation OnlyMidland, Texas · EIN 82-1197054 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$832K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,975 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Bell Charities Inc | Midland, TX | General support | $585,000 |
| Aqh Foundation | Amarillo, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Lubbock, TX | West texas veterinary scholarship grant | $50,000 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | Midland, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Boss Mares Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Trinity School Endowment | Midland, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Ncha Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Vrdur Foundation | Odessa, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Christchurch School | Christchurch, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Amy Bell Sports Foundation Inc | Odessa, TX | General support | $6,975 |
| Childfund International | Richmond, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| National Cowgirl Museum | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $831,975 | 12 |
| 2024 | $1,317,243 | 12 |
| 2023 | $818,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1197054
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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