Marek Family Foundation

EIN 74-6108373 · TX

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9.3K Funds in TX, CA, DC +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Marek Family Foundation based in TX paid 162 grants totaling $4.7M to 162 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $1M, with a median of $9.3K. Its largest recipients included SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON, COVENANT HOUSE TEXAS, and THE WORKFAITH CONNECTION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$108,236,908
Giving (latest yr)
$4,718,253
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
162
Median grant
$9.3K
Recipients
162
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Society of St Vincent DE Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-houston$1,034,363
  • Covenant House Texas$230,000
  • The Workfaith Connection$210,000
  • St Luke's Foundation$200,000
  • Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston$150,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$4,557,253 · 139 grants
  • California$35,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$35,000 · 3 grants
  • Illinois$29,000 · 3 grants
  • Colorado$27,500 · 4 grants
  • Virginia$16,750 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (162)

Society of St Vincent DE Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-houston
Houston, TX
To Provide Clothing, Food and Aid to Harris County Individuals IN Need
$1,034,363
Covenant House Texas
Houston, TX
To Provide Meals, Safe Beds & More to Youth IN Crisis
$230,000
The Workfaith Connection
Houston, TX
To Provide Training & Counseling for Indigent Unemployed.
$210,000
St Luke's Foundation
Houston, TX
To Support Religious Faith
$200,000
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston
Houston, TX
To Support Religious Education Needs (Grant Purpose)
$150,000
Kipp Texas
Houston, TX
To Support Charter School Programs IN Texas
$125,000
Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston-houston
Houston, TX
To Provide Food and Assistance to the Poor
$110,000
The Methodist Hospital Foundation
Houston, TX
To Support the Center for Health & Nature IN Honor of Dr. Robert E Jackson
$100,000
Work Texas Training Center
Houston, TX
To Facilitate the Partnership Between Education and Industry Organizations
$100,000
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
To Provide Support for Moon Shots-immunotherapy Program
$100,000
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
To Support Dr. Huda Zoghibi's Research at Duncan Nri
$100,000
UT Health Houston
Houston, TX
To Support Research for Alzheimer's' Disease & Related Dementia
$100,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Marek Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Marek Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 12 states.

In its most recent filing, Marek Family Foundation reported 162 itemized grants totaling $4.7M. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $1M (median $9.3K).

Recent recipients include SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON, COVENANT HOUSE TEXAS, THE WORKFAITH CONNECTION, among 162 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Marek Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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