Private foundation · EIN 46-2243181 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zierk Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $38K. 64% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$3.2M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in TX
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$41M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mark's School of TexasDallas, TXTo support the children education.$2.6M
Hoover InstitutionStanford, CATo support the university.$100K
Ut Southwestern Medical Center (utsw)Dallas, TXTo support the the academic, research, and public service of utsw.$100K
US Olympic CommitteColorado Springs, COFor fostering national and international amateur sports competition$100K
Monterey Peninsula FoundationMonterey, CATo support the community.$55K
United to LearnDallas, TXTo support the school and community.$50K
Teach for America DallasDallas, TXExpanding educational opportunities through teaching in underserved communities$50K
Christ the King Catholic Church (dallas)Dallas, TXTo support the church.$25K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXTo support hungry children, seniors, and families.$25K
Texas 2036Dallas, TXTo support the resident and business of texans.$25K
Now-ForwardDallas, TXOrganization providing food, clothing, medical, dental, mental health, and financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in t…$25K
St Michael the Archangel ChurchWaialua, HITo support the church.$10K
Kukio Ho'omana FundKailuakona, HITo support the local community.$5,000
The Dallas FoundationDallas, TXTo support the city of dallas.$5,000

By state: Texas 9 · California 2 · Colorado 1 · Hawaii 2

About this foundation

Zierk Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of David K Zierk, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Zierk Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Zierk Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.2M across 14 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Zierk Family Foundation give?

Texas (9 grants), California (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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