The Parten Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6043490 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$110K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukranian American Cultural Club | Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Access Care of Coastal Texas Inc | Galveston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Benevolent Missions International | Kingwood, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Shsu Natural History Collection | Huntsville, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | Spring, TX | General support | $7,500 |
| Lord of the Streets | Houston, TX | General support | $7,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Madison County House of Hope Inc | Madisonville, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas Law School Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Marshall Depot Inc | Marshall, TX | General support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Cca Texas | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Hope Through Grace Inc | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $118,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $99,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610279349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6043490
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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