The Fasken Foundation
The Fasken Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) corporate foundation headquartered in Midland, Texas. Founded in 1955, the organization operates as a philanthropic entity focused on supporting nonprofit organizations and educational institutions across West Texas and select communities where board members reside.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.7M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+5.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-99.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.7M
+18924.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation supports organizations involved in education, human services, health, and civic engagement, with particular emphasis on those serving disadvantaged youth. Primary funding areas include:
- Youth programs and services
- Health and in-patient medical care
- Human services, family services, and child welfare
- Education and scholarships
- Civic and community initiatives
The Foundation does not provide funds for capital improvements, preferring instead to support organizations seeking operational funds.
Grantmaking
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on the deadline date.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 80% of grant funds are distributed in the Midland, Texas area and surrounding communities in the Permian Basin. The remaining 20% is distributed in other communities where board members reside, including areas in northern Texas and historically in New Mexico (though new applications from New Mexico organizations are no longer being accepted as of August 2025).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $44,677,483
- Total revenues: $3,746,623
- Investment income and dividends: $1,579,232
- Miscellaneous revenues: $2,448,989
Expenses & Giving (2024):
- Total expenses: $2,841,823
- Total giving: $1,635,690
Staffing:
- 3 employees (with 50% yearly growth)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,677,483 | $43,613,398 | $42,304,762 |
| Revenue | $3,746,623 | $3,717,106 | $4,909,246 |
| Expenses | $2,841,823 | $2,466,041 | $2,741,650 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,947,514 | $1,882,815 | $1,944,240 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,925,031 | $3,052,323 | $4,206,040 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,200,516 | $2,192,196 | $2,223,167 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Fasken Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director:
- Jeff Alsup
Board of Directors:
- Lori Merritt Blong (Midland, TX)
- Carey Dukes (Austin, TX)
- Tracy Elms (Midland, TX)
- Steven Fasken (Dallas, TX)
- Alex Hale (Midland, TX)
- Tom Kelly (Dallas, TX)
- Will Krueger (Midland, TX)
- Gerald Nobles, Jr. (Brady, TX)
- John W. Wilkins, Jr. (Odessa, TX)
Staff:
- Nancy Sparr (Administrative Assistant)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Alsup | Executive director | 40 | $181,708 |
| John Wilkins Jr | President | 1 | $4,500 |
| Will Krueger | Vice president | 1 | $2,000 |
| Paula Fasken | Sec/Tres | 1 | $3,500 |
| Steve Fasken | Director | 1 | $2,000 |
| Lori Blong | Director | 1 | $3,500 |
| Tracy Elms | Director | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tom Kelly | Director | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alex Hale | Director | 1 | $4,000 |
| Gerald Nobles Jr | Director | 1 | $6,500 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2024 Midland, TX 79702
Office Address: 414 W Texas Ave Ste 306 Midland, Texas 79701
Phone: (432) 683-5401
Email: jeff@faskenfoundation.org
Website: faskenfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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