The Parten Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Parten Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$109,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $118,000 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,500 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $118,000 | 15 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $109,500 | 17 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Parten 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.
What The Parten Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $107,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukranian American Cultural Club | General support | $15,000 |
| Access Care of Coastal Texas Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Benevolent Missions International | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Shsu Natural History Collection | General support | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | General support | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | General support | $7,500 |
| Lord of the Streets | General support | $7,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | General support | $5,000 |
| Madison County House of Hope Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas Law School Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Marshall Depot Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $2,500 |
| Cca Texas | General support | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $1,000 |
| Hope Through Grace Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Parten
- Michael Stryker
- Virginia Cortinas
- John Austin Parten
Questions people ask
Does The Parten Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Parten Foundation give?
$109,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Parten Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John R Parten (President/Director), Michael Stryker (Vice President/Treasurer), Virginia Cortinas (Seretary) and John Austin Parten (Director).
What does The Parten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.