The Parten Foundation
The Parten Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $109,500, primarily to organizations in Texas.
The Parten Foundation at a glance
In short: The Parten Foundation gave $110K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,500
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,441
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,401,261
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Parten Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13231 Champion Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77069
Phone: (281) 875-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Parten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ukranian American Cultural Club ($15K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Parten Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2022) to $118K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukranian American Cultural Club Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Access Care of Coastal Texas Inc Galveston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Benevolent Missions International Kingwood, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of SHSU Natural History Collection Huntsville, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Abundant Harvest Kitchen Spring, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Lord of the Streets Houston, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| ACLU Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Theological Seminary Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,401,261 | $78,247 | $120,542 | $109,500 | 17 | $109,500 | $67,205 | $125,415 |
| 2024 | $1,443,556 | $248,094 | $121,402 | $118,000 | 15 | $118,000 | $244,692 | $113,551 |
| 2023 | $1,316,864 | $200,040 | $101,817 | $99,500 | 16 | $99,500 | $197,723 | $112,297 |
| 2022 | $1,228,641 | $151,612 | $93,168 | $87,000 | 15 | $87,000 | $145,444 | $104,995 |
| 2021 | $1,160,197 | $132,625 | $92,692 | $88,000 | 12 | — | $127,933 | $83,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Parten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Access Care of an individual recipient says it provides HIV services and practical assistance to people with HIV/AIDS; Benevolent Missions International says it provides ophthalmic care to underserved people; and St. Stephen’s Episcopal School says it nurtures students’ academic, creative, and spiritual potential. Madison County House of Hope describes its work as assisting people dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $109,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the larger grants were $15,000 to Ukrainian American Cultural Club; $10,000 each to Access Care of an individual recipient, Benevolent Missions International, Friends of SHSU Natural History Collection, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, and Texas Tech Foundation; and $7,500 each to Abundant Harvest Kitchen and Lord of the Streets. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John R. Parten as President/Director; Michael Stryker as Vice President/Treasurer; Virginia Cortinas as Secretary; and John Austin Parten as Director.
The Parten Foundation is led by John Austin Parten, President, Director & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Austin Parten
President, Director & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Stryker
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Virginia Cortinas
Seretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Vigirnia Cortinas (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: RF Pratka (2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Parten Foundation
How much does The Parten Foundation give each year?
The Parten Foundation gave $110K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 15 grants.
What is The Parten Foundation's typical grant size?
The Parten Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,441, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Parten Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Parten Foundation give grants?
The Parten Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants).
Does The Parten Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Parten Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Parten Foundation's largest grantees?
The Parten Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ukranian American Cultural Club ($15,000), Access Care of Coastal Texas Inc ($10,000) and Benevolent Missions International ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Parten Foundation?
The Parten Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Parten Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Parten Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Parten Foundation's EIN?
The Parten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6043490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Parten Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Parten Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-parten-foundation-morg_e760ddae60844ee8b56f89cbc0eb5e72
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