The Parten Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on general support for civil rights, community service, cultural heritage, and human services, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as the ACLU and the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including churches, food banks, and community service organizations. Its grantmaking is primarily concentrated in Texas, reflecting a commitment to local initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit or faith-based organization seeking general support for community services, cultural heritage, food security, or civil rights activities, with an existing local relationship or introduction to the foundation.
Good Fit
- • Based in Texas (in-state applicants match the observed footprint).
- • Requesting general operating support in the $5k–$20k range.
- • Mission aligns with community service, faith-based programs, food banks, cultural heritage, or civil rights.
- • Has a prior relationship or local introduction to a board member or officer.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year was entirely to organizations in Texas, with the foundation state and all grants concentrated in a single state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made 15 grants to 15 distinct recipients across a mix of churches, civil rights groups, food bank and community service organizations; while the top five recipients captured 57% of dollars, the recipient list is numerically broad for the observed year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed, but the foundation's stated policy that it only funds preselected applicants (rolling) combined with no public contact pathway suggests unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
