Midland, Texas (May 11, 2026) – Permian Basin Area Foundation has awarded $2,098,500 to 26 to nonprofit organizations serving West Texans during its spring community grant cycle.
Grants Officer Raymond Williams stated “The Permian Basin is fortunate to have such a wide variety of nonprofits that together make our communities safer, stronger, and more vibrant for all. We are humbled by their service and are thankful to our many donors that make these grants possible.”
Grants were made to the following organizations:
| Archway Outreach Basin Dream Center for Orphans Basin PBS Big Bend Conservation Alliance Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin Christmas in Action City of Midland Aquatics Crisis Center of West Texas Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend Keep Midland Beautiful Lilah Smith Safehouse Marfa Education Foundation McDonald Observatory Midland Army Airfield Foundation Midland Festival Ballet | Midland Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center Monahans Kids Zone Odessa Christmas in Action Odessa College Foundation Permian Basin Gifts of Hope Reflection Ministries of Texas Saluvida (Marfa Food Pantry) Sibley Nature Center Spectrum of Solutions Teen Challenge Adult Centers of Texas Terrell County ISD Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso West Texas Gifts of Hope West Texas Symphony Within Reach, WTX |
Permian Basin Area Foundation facilitates two community grant cycles each year. Fall grant applications are due on October 1, 2026. Visit www.pbaf.org to review application procedures and to apply.

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