Abell-Hanger Foundation
Accepts applications
Abell-Hanger Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.7 million in 382 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.7 million
- Number of grants382
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$249 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.7 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.7 million | 331 | $231 million |
| 2024 | $11.7 million | 382 | $249 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Palmer 112 Corporate Drive, Midland, TX 79705 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 684-6655, mpalmer@abell-hanger.org |
| What to submit, deadlines | General information and grant forms on abell-hanger.org web site. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Abell-Hanger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 343 | $11.8 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $74,333 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $31,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 8 | $19,844 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $19,820 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center | General operating support for the permian basin behavioral health center | $1.1 million |
| Harmony Public Schools | Constructing and operating an open-enrollment charter school in midland, texas | $850,000 |
| Midland Habitat for Humanity | New frontier addition | $800,000 |
| YMCA of Midland | Northwest midland expansion campaign | $700,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Midland health facility project | $650,000 |
| Midland College Foundation Inc | College and career connections (c3) | $385,788 |
| Midland College Foundation Inc | Legacy scholarship program | $326,480 |
| Midland Shared Spaces Inc (MSS) | Upgraded hybrid video conferencing and training systems project | $300,000 |
| Midland Athletic Syndicate Inc | Unrestricted general operating support | $298,368 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Expansion of services for permian basin homeless youth | $250,000 |
| University of Texas Permian Basin | Expansion of play therapy certification and financial assistance for licensure exams | $250,000 |
| Odessa College Foundation Inc | Sip program funding | $210,991 |
| City of Midland | Rennovation of beal park ranch house | $200,000 |
| Mission Agape | Unity in the community building campaign | $150,000 |
| Bynum School | Unrestricted general operating support | $125,000 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Permian Basin | Student scholarships texas tech university hsc school of nursing - permian basin | $125,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Navigate forward program | $125,000 |
| Marc Inc DBA Spectrum of Solutions | Technology software update and integration for operations | $110,000 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin | Unrestricted general operating support | $100,000 |
| Marc Inc DBA Spectrum of Solutions | Unrestricted general operating support | $100,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center | Unrestricted general operating support | $100,000 |
| Midland Shared Spaces Inc (MSS) | Midland 150 project | $100,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin | Nonprofits salary and benefits study | $100,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Annual holiday matching grant to support general operations | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin Inc | Unrestricted general operating support | $90,000 |
| Texas Interscholastic League Foundation | Scholarships | $90,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families Inc | Unrestricted general operating support | $85,000 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland Inc | Unrestricted general operating support | $80,000 |
| Greater Ideal Family Life Center | Summer day camp | $75,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | Unrestricted general operating support | $75,000 |
| Midland Isd Education Foundation | Teach like a champion | $75,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Unrestricted general operating support | $75,000 |
| National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc | Center for first-generation student success expansion in west texas | $75,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Organizer zero initiative to support efforts in midland, texas | $75,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin | Unrestricted general operating support | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army Midland | Unrestricted general operating support | $75,000 |
| Teen Challenge Adult Centers of Texas Inc | Unrestricted general operating support | $75,000 |
| United Way of El Paso County | 2024-2025 donor network match | $75,000 |
| Langtry Village | Packaged terminal air conditioners (ptac) units | $72,000 |
| Ector County Independent School District | Ecisd school counselor pipeline project | $71,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack F Harper
- Chas Perry
- John Bergman
- Richard Coats
- Laura Roman
- Wes Perry
- Roy Nelson
- Karen Sparks
- Mark Palmer
- Wade Kuehler
- George T Abell - Deceased
- Gladys H Abell - Deceased
Questions people ask
Does Abell-Hanger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: General information and grant forms on abell-hanger.org web site.
How much does Abell-Hanger Foundation give?
$11.7 million in tax year 2024, across 382 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Abell-Hanger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack F Harper (Trustee), Chas Perry (Trustee), John Bergman (Trustee) and Richard Coats (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Abell-Hanger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.