Marek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 162 grants; the typical grant was $9,250 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants162
- Typical grant$9,250
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$126 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
43% 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 | $3.0 million | 168 | $59.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 148 | $84.3 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 162 | $126 million |
How to apply
Marek 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 Marek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 139 | $4.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $29,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $27,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $16,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | To provide clothing, food and aid to harris county individuals in need | $1.0 million |
| Covenant House Texas | To provide meals, safe beds & more to youth in crisis | $230,000 |
| The Workfaith Connection | To provide training & counseling for indigent unemployed. | $210,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation | To support religious faith | $200,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston | To support religious education needs (grant purpose) | $150,000 |
| KIPP Texas | To support charter school programs in texas | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | To provide food and assistance to the poor | $110,000 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries | To support children and youth with complex traumas | $100,000 |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | To provide essential adult & pediatric medical care | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson | To provide support for moon shots-immunotherapy program | $100,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | To support dr. Huda zoghibi's research at duncan nri | $100,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | To support the center for health & nature in honor of dr. Robert e jackson | $100,000 |
| Ut Health Houston | To support research for alzheimer's' disease & related dementia | $100,000 |
| Work Texas Training Center | To facilitate the partnership between education and industry organizations | $100,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $85,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $85,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel Inc | To provide assistance for women through addition recovery | $80,000 |
| St Pius X High School | To support religious faith and education | $72,500 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | To provide emergency help for rental assistance and other crisis situations | $55,000 |
| Holy Name Retreat Center | To provide hospitality, healing, compassion, and opportunities for spiritual growth for all people | $50,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place | To serve children who are disadvantaged, underserved and from low income families | $50,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | To help homeless individuals find jobs and housing | $50,000 |
| The Three Amigos Foundation | To provide scholarships to texas college students | $50,000 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | To support religious faith | $45,000 |
| Children at Risk | To support underserved students on a pathway to college | $35,000 |
| CRC Retreat Partners Inc | To support spiritual growth through group retreats | $35,000 |
| Harvest and Hope | To provide food for people in need | $35,000 |
| Youth With A Mission San Diegobaja | To support discipleship, evangelism, and extending works of mercy among the poor and needy | $35,000 |
| St Monica Catholic Church St Monica Food Pantry | To support religious needs | $28,500 |
| Careerspring Foundation | To unlock the employment potential of first generation college students by providing career info, social capital, and job placement services | $25,000 |
| Castroville Catholic Middle & High School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Houstonharris County | To support the homeless | $25,000 |
| Every Shelter Inc | To support shelter solutions for refugees | $25,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | To support young artist with an opportunity to bridge between training and a full fledge operatic career. | $25,000 |
| Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund | To providing college scholarships , support and guidance to houston area high school students in need of financial assistance, whose potential may be unfulfilled due to circumstances beyond their control. | $25,000 |
| Our Savior Lutheran School | To provide christian and classical education | $25,000 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | To support religious and spiritual growth | $25,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | To provide legal and social services to immigrant survivors | $25,000 |
| The Furniture Bank | To provide assistance to the poor | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Stan Marek Jr
- Bruce C Marek
- Paul A Marek
- David L Gilley
- Steve L Gordon
- Andrew S Husmann
- Benjamin J Marek
- Michael P Marek
Questions people ask
Does Marek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marek Family Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 162 grants, with a typical grant of $9,250.
Who runs Marek Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists R Stan Marek Jr (President), Bruce C Marek (Secretary/Treasurer), Paul A Marek (Vice President) and David L Gilley (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Marek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.