Yarborough Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yarborough Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 58 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 50 | $28.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 55 | $32.5 million |
How to apply
Yarborough 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 Yarborough Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 55 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Texas Food Bank | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Hillcrest School Inc | Scholarship fund | $85,000 |
| Davis Mtn Property Owners Assoc Volunteer Fire Department | Capital project | $60,000 |
| Food Pantry of Jeff Davis County Inc | Operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Permian Basin Public Telecommunications Inc DBA Basin PBS | Operating expenses | $45,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Midland Soup Kitchen Ministry | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Midland Athletic Syndicate Inc | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Centers for Childrens and Families | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands of Midland | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| High Sky Childrens Ranch | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Marathon Public Library | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Midland Childrens Rehabilitation Center Inc | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Senior Life Midland Inc | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Sunshine House Inc | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Sunshine House Inc | Capital improvements | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Permian Basin Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Permian Basin Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Bynum School | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland Texas Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Christmas in Action Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Church on Wheels Inc | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland Inc | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Idle Hands Ministries | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Marc Inc-Spectrum of Solutions | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Midland Fair Havens Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Program expenses | $20,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc | Operating expense | $20,000 |
| Permian Basin Be the Change Aka Be the Change | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army of Midland | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Sibley Environmental Learning Center Foundation | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Springboard Center | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Thriving United Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Unlock Ministires Inc | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Permian Basin Inc | Program expenses | $15,460 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann A Jackson
- W Clark Lea
- David Stroman
Questions people ask
Does Yarborough Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yarborough Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Yarborough Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann A Jackson (President), W Clark Lea (Treasurer) and David Stroman (Secretary).
What does Yarborough Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.