Permian Basin Area Foundation

10/07/2026

Congratulations to the nine Midland ISD educators who received October Micro Grants from Midland Education Foundation! 🍎

$8,882 is headed into classrooms across multiple campuses and grade levels, bringing teachers' ideas to life for their students. 🖍️ ✂️

We're grateful to partner with Midland Education Foundation on this program and honored to join as this month's donor representative. Thank you for all you do for Midland students!✨

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Cookie Wetendorf, recipient of the Laurie L. Johnson Lighthouse Legacy Award at this year's Beacon Awards! 🎉

Cookie has spent years strengthening nonprofits across the Permian Basin, and our region is better for it. Our team was grateful to be in the room to celebrate her alongside our friends at Centers for Children and Families and the Nonprofit Management Center.

Thank you, Cookie, for all you've given to West Texas. This honor is well deserved. 💙

09/24/2026

We are delighted to share some wonderful news. 🎉

Our CFO, Cyndi, has been named the first-ever recipient of the FAOG Distinguished Service Award, presented at the Finance, Administration & Operations Group's 2026 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City. 🏆

This honor recognizes individuals whose dedication has strengthened community foundations across the nation, and it is a fitting tribute to the integrity and care Cyndi brings to her work each day. ✨

We are deeply grateful to have Cyndi as part of our team, and thankful that West Texas continues to benefit from her leadership. 💛

Her diligent stewardship ensures that every gift entrusted to PBAF is honored as our donors intend, making meaningful giving possible across all 23 counties we serve.

Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to Cyndi! 👏

09/22/2026

What a special evening in Alpine! 🌄

Our team was proud to attend the 40th annual Trappings of Texas at the Museum of the Big Bend. ✨

For four decades, this show has celebrated the artists and craftspeople who carry the traditions of the West forward. We're grateful to be part of a community that honors its roots so beautifully. 🤠

📅The exhibit is open through October 31 at Sul Ross State University . If you find yourself in Alpine this fall, stop by and see it for yourself! 🌟

09/18/2026

Our CEO, Guy McCrary, was in the stands supporting the UTPB Falcons this past weekend, and the excitement hasn't worn off! 🌟

Good luck this weekend, Falcons. 🧡🖤

09/18/2026

It was such a joy to celebrate Patty and Tevis Herd at Sibley Nature Center’s West Texan by Nature event! 💛

Their generosity has touched so many organizations across our community, ours included. ✨

Thank you to the team at Sibley Nature Center for hosting such a meaningful evening honoring two truly deserving people.🌟

Pictured: PBAF staff with Paul Acosta, Executive Director of Sibley Nature Center, and Karmen Hendrix Bryant, Board Chair.

08/17/2026

We're honored to share that PBAF is distributing $1.35 million in scholarship awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. 🎉🎓

More than 500 students across our communities are being supported this year, thanks to the generosity of donors throughout West Texas. 🌟

Since our inception, we've now awarded more than $10.7 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education. 📚

"The Foundation remains committed to supporting students and honoring the legacies of generous donors throughout West Texas, and we welcome the opportunity to work with new donors who wish to support us in advancing this mission." — Lyndzie Tarango, Education Programs Administrator

📌 Know a student headed to college? Applications for next year open January 1, 2027.

Want to help fund the next 500? Visit pbaf.org or call 432.617.3213.

https://pbaf.org/blog/highlight/permian-basin-area-foundation-announces-1-35-million-in-scholarship-awards/

Since its inception, PBAF has awarded more than $10.7 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education.

08/07/2026

Grateful for the invite to join West Texas Food Bank's Hunger Roundup today!

Our CEO & President, Guy McCrary, joined a panel alongside Courtney Wardlaw (ExxonMobil) and moderator Brent Oden to talk funding sustainability: what's working, what's not, and how nonprofits can build a reliable pipeline of support. 🌱

Thank you for having us West Texas Food Bank ! 🍏

08/06/2026

Still thinking about all the great conversations from West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days last week! 🤠

From catching up with our friends, Shelby and Amy, to swapping stories with our friends at House, Inc , we loved connecting with the funders, grantees, and community leaders doing this work with us across West Texas.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat, share, and dream a little about what's next for our region. 💙

07/23/2026

Great morning at Manor Park, Inc. ! Muffins, drinks, and great company. 🌱

So great catching up and hearing how the capital campaign is coming along. Cheering you on, friends!🌟