Prentice Farrar Brown and Alline Ford Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 30-6575239 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,500 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BANK OF AMERICA N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 MAIN ST FL 16, DALLAS TX 752023735 |
| Phone | 2142092396 |
| tx.philanthropic@bofa.com | |
| Form and materials | REQUEST INFORMATION BY MAIL OR EMAIL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR TEXAS RESIDENTS WITH EMPHASIS IN WEST TEXAS, THAT INCLUDES THE LUBBOCK, ABILENE, SAN ANGELO & MIDLAND-ODESSA AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Texas Rehabilitation | Abilene, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,500,000 |
| Friends of the Ector County New Library | Odessa, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,000,000 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | Midland, TX | For alpine public education | $750,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Midland, TX | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | For endowed chair in rural | $500,000 |
| San Vicente Independent School District | Big Bend National Park, TX | Support for new library | $250,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | Dallas, TX | Overcoming barriers to | $200,000 |
| Opportunity School Inc | Amarillo, TX | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Literacy Coalition | Midland, TX | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Marathon Independent School District | Marathon, TX | Support track & field | $100,000 |
| Marfa Education Foundation Inc | Marfa, TX | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Chinati Foundation | Marfa, TX | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Waco Foundation | Waco, TX | Unrestricted general | $50,500 |
| Humanities Texas | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of West Texas | Lubbock, TX | Teachers' program support | $50,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Shumla School | Dallas, TX | Support shumla scholars | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,555,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $5,027,167 | 23 |
| 2023 | $4,806,666 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631779349100428
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6575239
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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