Pinon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pinon Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $680,132 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$680,132
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $880,003 the year before.
38% 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 | $880,003 | 53 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $680,132 | 50 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
Pinon Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pinon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 40 | $511,262 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $163,620 |
| New York | 1 | $2,950 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hearts for Hearing Foundation | Donation | $40,000 |
| Teach for America Dallas-Fort Worth | Donation | $30,000 |
| Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation District 6 | Donation | $30,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services | Donation | $30,000 |
| Buckner Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| Council for Life | Donation | $25,000 |
| First Response Ministry | Donation | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Donation | $25,000 |
| Sunbeam Family Services | Donation | $25,000 |
| Perot Museum Fo Nature and Science | Donation | $25,000 |
| Young Womens Preparatory Network | Donation | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Scholarship | $20,777 |
| Compass School of Texas | Donation | $20,000 |
| Trusted World Foundation | Donation | $20,000 |
| Casa Travis County | Donation | $20,000 |
| The Care Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| Autism Foundation of Oklahoma | Donation | $15,000 |
| KIPP Texas | Donation | $15,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Donation | $15,000 |
| Amarillo Area Casa | Donation | $15,000 |
| Terrell County Isd | Donation | $14,870 |
| A Change to Change Foundation | Donation | $13,620 |
| The Warren Center | Donation | $10,000 |
| Crossing Community Church | Donation | $10,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | Donation | $10,000 |
| Poetic | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pivot | Donation | $10,000 |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Center for Child Protection | Donation | $10,000 |
| Laura Bush Institute-San Angelo | Donation | $10,000 |
| House of Faith | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wipe Out Kids Cancer | Donation | $10,000 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support | Donation | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Scholarship | $8,290 |
| University of Texas Permian Basin | Scholarship | $7,756 |
| Beacon Hill Preparatory Inst | Donation | $7,500 |
| Sul Ross State University | Scholarship | $5,950 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Church of Faith Youth World Dallas Learning Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bring the Light | Donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- N Malone Mitchell 3rd
- Amy Mitchell
- Alexandria M Jacobs
- Noah Malone Mitchell 4th
Questions people ask
Does Pinon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pinon Foundation give?
$680,132 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pinon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists N Malone Mitchell 3rd (Officer), Amy Mitchell (Officer), Alexandria M Jacobs (Officer) and Noah Malone Mitchell 4th (Officer).
What does Pinon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.