Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 162 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonHouston, TX | To provide clothing, food and aid to harris county individuals in need | $1.0M |
| Covenant House TexasHouston, TX | To provide meals, safe beds & more to youth in crisis | $230K |
| The Workfaith ConnectionHouston, TX | To provide training & counseling for indigent unemployed. | $210K |
| St Luke's FoundationHouston, TX | To support religious faith | $200K |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of HoustonHouston, TX | To support religious education needs (grant purpose) | $150K |
| Kipp TexasHouston, TX | To support charter school programs in texas | $125K |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonHouston, TX | To provide food and assistance to the poor | $110K |
| Arrow Child & Family MinistriesSpring, TX | To support children and youth with complex traumas | $100K |
| Harris Health Strategic FundBellaire, TX | To provide essential adult & pediatric medical care | $100K |
| MD AndersonHouston, TX | To provide support for moon shots-immunotherapy program | $100K |
| Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX | To support dr. huda zoghibi's research at duncan nri | $100K |
| The Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX | To support the center for health & nature in honor of dr. robert e jackson | $100K |
| Ut Health HoustonHouston, TX | To support research for alzheimer's' disease & related dementia | $100K |
| Work Texas Training CenterHouston, TX | To facilitate the partnership between education and industry organizations | $100K |
| Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $85K |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater HoustonHouston, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $85K |
| Santa Maria Hostel IncHouston, TX | To provide assistance for women through addition recovery | $80K |
| St Pius X High SchoolHouston, TX | To support religious faith and education | $73K |
| Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TX | To provide emergency help for rental assistance and other crisis situations | $55K |
| Holy Name Retreat CenterHouston, TX | To provide hospitality, healing, compassion, and opportunities for spiritual growth for all people | $50K |
| Houston Achievement PlaceHouston, TX | To serve children who are disadvantaged, underserved and from low income families | $50K |
| Search Homeless ServicesHouston, TX | To help homeless individuals find jobs and housing | $50K |
| The Three Amigos FoundationHouston, TX | To provide scholarships to texas college students | $50K |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonHouston, TX | To support religious faith | $45K |
| Children at RiskHouston, TX | To support underserved students on a pathway to college | $35K |
| Crc Retreat Partners IncDickinson, TX | To support spiritual growth through group retreats | $35K |
| Harvest and HopeKaty, TX | To provide food for people in need | $35K |
| Youth With a Mission San DiegobajaChula Vista, CA | To support discipleship, evangelism, and extending works of mercy among the poor and needy | $35K |
| St Monica Catholic Church St Monica Food PantryHouston, TX | To support religious needs | $29K |
| Careerspring FoundationBellaire, TX | To unlock the employment potential of first generation college students by providing career info, social capital, and job placement services | $25K |
| Castroville Catholic Middle & High SchoolCastroville, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25K |
| Catholic Church Extension SocietyChicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25K |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris CountyHouston, TX | To support the homeless | $25K |
| Every Shelter IncPearland, TX | To support shelter solutions for refugees | $25K |
| Houston Grand OperaHouston, TX | To support young artist with an opportunity to bridge between training and a full fledge operatic career. | $25K |
| Linda Lorelle Scholarship FundHouston, TX | To providing college scholarships , support and guidance to houston area high school students in need of financial assistance, whose potent… | $25K |
| Our Savior Lutheran SchoolHouston, TX | To provide christian and classical education | $25K |
| St Andrew Catholic ChurchLufkin, TX | To support religious and spiritual growth | $25K |
| Tahirih Justice CenterHouston, TX | To provide legal and social services to immigrant survivors | $25K |
| The Furniture BankHouston, TX | To provide assistance to the poor | $25K |
| Asia Society Texas CenterHouston, TX | To promote education and cultural awareness | $23K |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Roca IncommobibleConroe, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $23K |
| Missionary Carmelites of St TeresaHouston, TX | To support religious faith | $22K |
| Center for Houston's Future IncHouston, TX | To support rational middle immigration policies in the houston area | $20K |
| Dominican Sisters of HoustonHouston, TX | To support religious faith | $20K |
| Sharpen MinistriesHouston, TX | To saturate the city with sober living spaces for the glory of god | $20K |
| Texas Education WorksHouston, TX | To support educational needs | $20K |
| University of St ThomasHouston, TX | To support education through scholarships | $20K |
| YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | To support recreational programs & services for all ages | $20K |
| Have Shears Will TravelKingwood, TX | To provide support in a hair care ministry organized to serve the local community with special needs that restrict their ability to obtaint… | $17K |
| Sacred Heart (hallettsville)Hallettsville, TX | To support religious needs | $17K |
| St Joseph Catholic School YoakumYoakum, TX | To support religious education needs | $15K |
| American Heart Association IncHouston, TX | To support heart research | $15K |
| Crosswalk CenterHouston, TX | To support bridge program for incarcerated individuals | $15K |
| Houston Public Media FoundationHouston, TX | To inform and inspire through news, public affairs, and educational content | $15K |
| Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX | To enhance well-being by exploring the relationship between spirituality and health | $15K |
| Menil Foundation IncHouston, TX | To support the education and preservation of art collection of johnathon menil | $15K |
| National Immigration ForumWashington, DC | To provide advocacy for immigration reform | $15K |
| Rebuilding Together HoustonSpring, TX | To repair homes and revitalizing homes for people in need. | $15K |
| St Dominic VillageHouston, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15K |
By state: Texas 139 · District of Columbia 3 · California 1 · Illinois 3 · Colorado 4 · Virginia 5
About this foundation
Marek Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Marek 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 Marek Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $4.7M across 162 grants, a median of $9,250.
Where does Marek Family Foundation give?
Texas (139 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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