The Parten Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-6043490
Foundation Overview
Based in Houston, TX, The Parten Foundation has awarded 156 grants totaling $1,019,500 to organizations in Texas, Louisiana and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 17 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
95% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (47%), Madisonville (14%), Austin (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 227% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Parten Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | $7,500 | Spring, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Access Care Of Coastal Texas Inc | $10,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Benevolent Missions International | $10,000 | Kingwood, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Cca Texas | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of Shsu Natural History Collection | $10,000 | Huntsville, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Madison County House Of Hope Inc | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Marshall Depot Inc | $4,000 | Marshall, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ukranian American Cultural Club | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lord Of The Streets | $7,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The University Of Texas Law School Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hope Through Grace Inc | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Benevolent Missions International | $10,000 | Kingwood, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Shsu Natural History Collection | $10,000 | Huntsville, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Madison County House Of Hope Inc | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cca Texas | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ukranian American Cultural Club | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Marshall Depot Inc | $4,000 | Marshall, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | $7,500 | Spring, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Access Care Of Coastal Texas Inc | $10,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Juneteenth Museum | $3,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Benevolent Missions International | $10,000 | Kingwood, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Shsu Natural History Collection | $10,000 | Huntsville, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Madison County House Of Hope Inc | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cca Texas | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ukranian American Cultural Club | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Marshall Depot Inc | $4,000 | Marshall, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | $7,500 | Spring, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Access Care Of Coastal Texas Inc | $10,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Juneteenth Museum | $3,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | $5,000 | Spring, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Access Care Of Coastal Texas | $10,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Benevolent Missions International | $8,000 | Kingwood, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Caddo Lake Intstitute | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| El Mesias Umc | $4,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison County House Of Hope | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Marshall Depot | $2,500 | Marshall, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Medical Bridges | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sissy Farenthold Fund For Peace & Justice | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $7,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ukranian American Cultural Club Of Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen | $5,000 | Spring, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Access Care Of Coastal Texas | $10,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Benevolent Missions International | $8,000 | Kingwood, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Caddo Lake Intstitute | $2,000 | Shreveport, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| El Mesias Umc | $4,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Madison County House Of Hope | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Marshall Depot | $2,500 | Marshall, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Medical Bridges | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sissy Farenthold Fund For Peace & Justice | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $7,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ukranian American Cultural Club Of Houston | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cca Texas | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| El Mesias United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | $3,000 | Kemah, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Holy Innocents Episcopal Church | $4,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Madison County House Of Hope | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Madisonville Cemetary Association Inc | $1,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Medical Bridges | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St Agnes Academy | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Serenity Retreat For Healing | $5,000 | Bellville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Sissy Farenthold Fund For Peace And Justice | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ukrainian American Cultural Club Of Houston | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cca Texas | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| El Mesias United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | $3,000 | Kemah, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Holy Innocents Episcopal Church | $4,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Madison County House Of Hope | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Madisonville Cemetary Association Inc | $1,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Medical Bridges | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St Agnes Academy | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Serenity Retreat For Healing | $5,000 | Bellville, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Sissy Farenthold Fund For Peace And Justice | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ukrainian American Cultural Club Of Houston | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aclu Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cca Texas | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| El Mesias United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Houston Food Bank | $45,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Madison County House Of Hope Inc | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Madisonville Cemetary Association Inc | $1,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Madisonville Christian Fellowship Church | $2,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Serenity Retreat For Healing | $5,000 | Bellville, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Agnes Academy | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | $2,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $5,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Heartspring Foundation | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Madison County House Of Hope | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The Southwest | $6,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Agnes Academy | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prepatory | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Madisonville Cemetery Assoc Inc | $10,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $2,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Texas | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Jdrf | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Thomas More Foundation | $1,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Texas Democracy Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Stephen 's Episcopal School | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | $8,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Heartspring Foundation | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Madison County House Of H | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary Of The Southwest | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| St Agnes Academy | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prepatory | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Madisonville Christian | $2,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $2,000 | Abilene, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Heartspring Foundation | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Madison County House Of H | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| St Agnes Academy | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prepatory | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Madisonville Christian | $2,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Heartspring Foundation | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Madison County House Of Hope Inc | $5,000 | Madisonville, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $10,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Texas Wounded Warriors | $5,000 | Tyler, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
| St Agnes Academy | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
| Strake Jesuit College Prepatory | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Support | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-6043490 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 211 HIGHLAND CROSS DR STE 100 Houston, TX 77073-1700 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Parten Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | John R Parten |
|---|---|
| Vice President/treasurer | Michael Stryker |
| Seretary | Virginia Cortinas |
| Director | John Austin Parten |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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