The Memas Foundation
The Memas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Midland, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $463K.
The Memas Foundation at a glance
In short: The Memas Foundation gave $463K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $462,906
- +213.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,434
- +143.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,891,244
- +87.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Memas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Coleman ($136K). Together the top 9 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 20 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Memas Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 596% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2023) to $463K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $463K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Coleman Coleman, TX | General Operations | $136,256 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Abilene Abilene, TX | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Coleman Fire Department Coleman, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Santa Anna Fire Department Santa Anna, TX | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Burkett Volunteer Fire Department Burkett, TX | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Lake Coleman Fire Department Coleman, TX | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Cops & Outlaws Coleman, TX | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Coleman Bluecat Booster Club Coleman, TX | General Operations | $650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,891,244 | $1,835,000 | $482,787 | $462,906 | 9 | $1,627,192 | — |
| 2023 | $1,546,224 | $930,000 | $152,449 | $147,750 | 7 | $931,973 | — |
| 2022 | $746,372 | $921,516 | $175,144 | $152,377 | 4 | $152,377 | $25,554 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Memas Foundation is led by Stirling Warren, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stirling Warren
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Pruitt
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Warren
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Ham
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Petty
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Memas Foundation
How much does The Memas Foundation give each year?
The Memas Foundation gave $463K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 7 grants.
What is The Memas Foundation's typical grant size?
The Memas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $51,434, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Memas Foundation give grants?
The Memas Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coleman, TX (5 grants).
Does The Memas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Memas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Memas Foundation's largest grantees?
The Memas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Coleman ($136,256), Boys & Girls Club of Abilene ($100,000) and Young Life ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Memas Foundation?
The Memas Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is The Memas Foundation's EIN?
The Memas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2321574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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