How to apply
See guidelines at www.alkek.org Contact: Charles Williams, 1100 Louisiana St Ste 5250, Houston, Tx, 7136526601 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Limited to non-profit organizations in the state of texas
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | Medical research, education and patient care | $8.1M |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | Medical research | $1.0M |
| Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | Construction of the lillie and roy cullen tower | $565K |
| Tmi - the Episcopal School of TexasSan Antonio, TX | Momentum campaign | $500K |
| Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TX | Operational support | $400K |
| Amazing PlaceHouston, TX | Amazing together campaign | $300K |
| St Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX | Renovations to the albert b. alkek building | $200K |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | Technology and programs for the alkek library | $200K |
| Tmi - the Episcopal School of TexasSan Antonio, TX | Alkek scholarships | $190K |
| Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TX | Alkek early career investigator fellowships | $150K |
| Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX | Scholarships | $125K |
| Star of HopeHouston, TX | Operational support | $125K |
| The FIRST Tee of Greater Houston IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $125K |
| Halo House FoundationHouston, TX | Operational support | $100K |
| Mental Health America of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Operational support | $100K |
| River Oaks Chamber OrchestraHouston, TX | Operational support | $100K |
| The Children's Assessment CenterHouston, TX | Operational support | $100K |
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Operational support for houston area program | $100K |
| Pro-Vision IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $75K |
| Somebody Cares America IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $75K |
| YMCA of the Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Operational support | $75K |
| Episcopal High SchoolBellaire, TX | Alkek scholars program | $71K |
| St Christopher's Episcopal ChurchBandera, TX | Operational support | $61K |
| Bobwhite Brigade Dba Texas BrigadesNew Braunfels, TX | Operational support | $60K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera CountyBandera, TX | Operational support | $60K |
| Hill Country Youth RanchIngram, TX | Alumni scholarship program | $60K |
| Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, CO | Ace scholarship program for houston area students | $50K |
| Annunciation Orthodox SchoolHouston, TX | Light the way campaign | $50K |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic IncBandera, TX | Operational support | $50K |
| BakerripleyHouston, TX | Operational support | $50K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarHouston, TX | Operational support | $50K |
| Christian Community Service Center IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $50K |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationDallas, TX | Stewards of the wild program | $50K |
| The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NY | Operational support for houston area students | $50K |
| The Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TX | Land stewardship ambassador program | $50K |
| American Red Cross - Tx Gulf Coast RegionWashington, DC | Operational support | $40K |
| Texas A&m University - KingsvilleKingsville, TX | Caesar kleberg wildlife research institute | $40K |
| Bandera County Young Life (young Life)Colorado Springs, CO | Operational support for program in bandera, texas | $30K |
| Hope and Healing Center & InstituteHouston, TX | Operational support | $30K |
| RemindHouston, TX | Operational support | $30K |
| Texas Golf Hall of Fame and MuseumHouston, TX | Operational support | $30K |
| Ad Players at the George TheaterHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Austin Center for Grief & LossAustin, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| ChildbuildersHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Children at RiskHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Houston Food BankHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Mercy Gate MinistriesIngram, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Nehemiah Center IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| San Jose ClinicHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Texas Hearing InstituteHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Yellowstone Academy IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $25K |
| Bandera Methodist ChurchBandera, TX | Operational support | $20K |
| Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | Student support program | $20K |
| Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX | Community outreach program | $15K |
| Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TX | Operational support | $13K |
| Cancare IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $10K |
| Houston Wilderness IncHouston, TX | Operational support | $10K |
| Bandera Public Library CorporationBandera, TX | Operational support | $2,500 |
By state: Texas 53 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 2 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See guidelines at www.alkek.org Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 58 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation give?
Texas (53 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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