Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation is a private foundation based in Spring, Texas. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation at a glance
In short: Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation gave $787K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $786,887
- +452.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,486
- +255.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (23 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation
- Review Cycle
- June 1, 2023 (past cycle).
- Deadline
- June 1, 2023 (past cycle).
- Contact
Application contact: Tyson Taylor
Mailing address: 777 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX 75038
Phone: (972) 444-9001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Serve NM Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 132 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 13% to New Mexico, and 2% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 45 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1399% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $787K (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $787K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Serve NM Inc Santa Fe, NM | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Irving Family Advocacy Center Inc Irving, TX | Charitable Donation | $27,347 |
| Jacob Vasquez Midland, TX | Educational Scholarship | $22,000 |
| Kaitlyn Hernandez-Paredz Midland, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Alija Dunn Rowlett, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Vibhav Jaripatke Frisco, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Karli Ramos Midland, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Chloe Ramos Midland, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Alyssa Rocha Odessa, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
| Jasmine Marie Galdamez Lubbock, TX | Educational Scholarship | $18,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing does not provide an asset figure in the data supplied.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $15,147 | $781,387 | $786,887 | 45 | $781,387 | $15,147 | $8,491 |
| 2023 | $766,240 | $75,810 | $142,500 | $142,500 | 29 | $142,500 | $39,310 | $38,196 |
| 2022 | $829,430 | $11,057 | $86,597 | $86,500 | 24 | $86,597 | $11,057 | $42,315 |
| 2021 | $904,970 | $242 | $52,500 | $52,500 | 15 | $52,500 | $242 | $45,856 |
| 2020 | $957,228 | $6,986 | $67,982 | $67,500 | 19 | — | $6,986 | $47,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes scholarships for children of qualifying Pioneer Natural Resources Company or affiliate employees, as well as disaster assistance for eligible employees. Among its grantees, Irving Schools Foundation says its mission is to maximize educational opportunities for Irving ISD teachers and students through programs, scholarships, and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $786,887. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. The filing reports that it granted scholarships to 17 new students and continued scholarships to 22 students.
The largest reported grant was $100,000 to First Serve NM Inc. Other notable grants included $27,347 to Irving Family Advocacy Center Inc. and $22,000 to Jacob Vasquez for an educational scholarship. Several students received scholarships of $18,500 each. Irving Schools Foundation received $15,000.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a scholarship application form and restrictions requiring scholarship recipients to be children of full-time employees who had worked for the company or its affiliates for at least one year, with funds used for study at a qualifying educational institution. Employee disaster assistance is limited to victims of a qualified disaster. These filing instructions are not current application guidance because the 2024 return is marked final.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jared Young as President and Director; Cathryn L. Blaine, Alex V. Volkov, and Martin F. Miller as Vice Presidents and Directors; Shannon L. Becker as Vice President; and Elizabeth G. Holguin as Secretary.
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation is led by Jared Young, President Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jared Young
President Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon L Becker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex V Volkov
Vice President Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathryn L Blaine
Vice President Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth G Holguin
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin F Miller
Vice President Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Mark H Kleinman (2020–2023) — Vice President Director
- Former: Mark S Berg (2020–2023) — Vice President Director
- Former: Thaddeus J Owens (2020–2023) — Vice President Director
- Former: Tyson L Taylor (2020–2023) — President Director
- Former: Akshar C Patel (2021–2023) — Vice President Secretary
- Former: Neal H Shah (2021–2023) — Vice President Director
- Former: Richard P Dealy (2020–2022) — Vice President Director
- Former: Thomas J Murphy (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation
How much does Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation give each year?
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation gave $787K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 29 grants.
What is Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's typical grant size?
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,486, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation give grants?
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (13 grants), San Angelo, TX (4 grants), Irving, TX (2 grants) and Frisco, TX (2 grants).
Does Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (39 grants) and "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's largest grantees?
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Serve NM Inc ($100,000), Irving Family Advocacy Center Inc ($27,347) and Jacob Vasquez ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes scholarships for children of qualifying Pioneer Natural Resources Company or affiliate employees, as well as disaster assistance for eligible employees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation?
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's EIN?
Pioneer Natural Resources Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2443728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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