Markham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Markham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$415,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$31,284
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $315,175 the year before.
65% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $515,000 | 35 | $72,158 |
| 2024 | $315,175 | 30 | $49,767 |
| 2025 | $415,500 | 25 | $31,284 |
How to apply
Markham Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Markham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $284,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $77,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $17,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Hoffman Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Disaster relief | $30,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Fort Collins Rescue Mission fire fund | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Food for Thought Denver | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Adaptive Adventures | Traverse climbing wall project | $15,000 |
| Colorado Wild Sports Group Inc | For the football program's player scholarship funds and a recruitment platform | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Servants of Christ International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Colorado Wild Sports Group Inc | Football Program | $10,000 |
| Denver Childrens Foundation | Christmas for Kids | $10,000 |
| Open Door Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| L Garcia | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lion Project | Holiday Food Drive | $5,000 |
| Vessels Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Advancing Warriors International | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | For the floods in Texas and camp tragedy | $2,000 |
| Hope Speaks International | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Primarily Primates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Marie Khrestsov
- Joseph P Markham
- Patricia Markham
- Myndi Leann Markham Rohweder
- Kristina Michelle Polizzotto
Questions people ask
Does Markham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Markham Family Foundation give?
$415,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Markham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Marie Khrestsov (Dir, Treas, VP), Joseph P Markham (Dir, Pres), Patricia Markham (Dir, VP, Treas) and Myndi Leann Markham Rohweder (Dir, VP, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Markham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and housing and homelessness.