The Memas Foundation
Accepts applications
The Memas Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $462,906 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $136,256. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$462,906
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$136,256
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $147,750 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,750 | 7 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $462,906 | 9 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevin Petty 808 W Wall Street, Midland, TX 79701-6634 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 683-9093 |
| What to submit | Grant applicants apply for periodic operating and/or capital funding using a preapproved application form. Upon receipt of the grant application and applicable supporting documents, the grant committee reviews the information to decide on the appropriate level of funding needed based on relevant financial need and overall benefit to the community. The grant is paid to receiving organizations upon receipt of a signed agreement stating that the funding will be used as documented in the application. Only then, will the grant be awarded to the organization. Documentation regarding this process is saved to our hard drive and in a cloud based database. |
| Deadlines | .... |
What The Memas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $387,906 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Coleman | General operations | $136,256 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Abilene | General operations | $100,000 |
| Young Life | General operations | $75,000 |
| Coleman Fire Department | General operations | $50,000 |
| Santa Anna Fire Department | General operations | $40,000 |
| Burkett Volunteer Fire Department | General operations | $30,000 |
| Lake Coleman Fire Department | General operations | $30,000 |
| Cops & Outlaws | General operations | $1,000 |
| Coleman Bluecat Booster Club | General operations | $650 |
Officers and trustees
- Stirling Warren
- Anne Warren
- Joshua Ham
- Kevin Petty
- Allen Pruitt
- David Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Memas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: .....
How much does The Memas Foundation give?
$462,906 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Memas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stirling Warren (President), Anne Warren (Vice President), Joshua Ham (Secretary) and Kevin Petty (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Memas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.