Private foundation · EIN 80-6084948 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mark Paul Terk Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $3.7M total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$3.7M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mark Terk Charitable FoundationFrisco, TXExpenditure Responsibility Grant$3.6M
Uvalde County Junior Livestock Show AssociationUvalde, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$28K
Ocean Sole Africa IncPonte Vedra, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Earthx Conservation Ambassadors IncDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department IncCamp Wood, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Uvalde Festival and Events Association IncUvalde, TXChildren's Fishing Derby$5,000
Camp Wood FIRST Baptist ChurchCamp Wood, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$4,100

By state: Texas 6 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Mark Paul Terk Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Mark Paul Terk Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Mark Paul Terk Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.7M across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Mark Paul Terk Charitable Tr give?

Texas (6 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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