Markham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Markham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westlake, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $325,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$34.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $995,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,000 | 26 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $995,000 | 31 | $22.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 34 | $34.3 million |
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 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 19 | $725,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $315,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $250,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities - Dallas | Unrestricted Use byCatholic Charities - Dallas | $325,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Unrestricted Use byFood for the Poor, Inc. | $315,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted Use byAmerican Red Cross | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Fort Worth | Unrestricted Use byCatholic Charities - Fort Worth | $75,000 |
| Save The Children | Unrestricted Use bySave The Children | $50,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Unrestricted Use byAll Hands and Hearts | $25,000 |
| Catholic CHESS Project | Unrestricted Use byCatholic CHESS Project | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Unrestricted Use byCatholic Relief Services | $25,000 |
| Climb Haier International Inc | Unrestricted Use byClimb Haier International, Inc. | $25,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted Use byDoctors Without Borders | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Unrestricted Use byFeed My Starving Children | $25,000 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Community | Unrestricted Use byGood Shepherd Catholic Community | $25,000 |
| Grace Mission | Unrestricted Use byGrace | $25,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic Church | Unrestricted Use byHoly Name Catholic Church | $25,000 |
| In My Shoes | Unrestricted Use byIn My Shoes | $25,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers | Unrestricted Use byMaryknoll Fathers & Brothers | $25,000 |
| Mission ArlingtonMission Metroplex | Unrestricted Use byMission Arlington/Mission Metroplex | $25,000 |
| Operations Blessings | Unrestricted Use byOperations Blessings | $25,000 |
| Project Finding Calcutta | Unrestricted Use byProject Finding Calcutta | $25,000 |
| Project Hope | Project Hope | $25,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | Unrestricted Use bySudan Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Dallas | Unrestricted Use by Union Gospel Mission of Dallas | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth | Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth | $25,000 |
| William Sheehan Lab for Economic Development | Unrestricted Use by William Sheehan Lab forEconomic Development | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Unrestricted Use byChristian Community Action | $20,000 |
| Restore Hope | Unrestricted Use byRestore Hope | $15,000 |
| St Phillips School | Unrestricted Use bySt. Phillips School | $15,000 |
| Tarrant County Food Bank | Unrestricted Use byTarrant Area Food Bank | $15,000 |
| Community Enrichment Center | Unrestricted Use byCommunity Enrichment Center | $10,000 |
| Jacob Way | Unrestricted Use byJacob Way | $10,000 |
| Metroport Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted Use byMetroport Meals on Wheels | $10,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity | Unrestricted Use byMissionaries of Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inn | Unrestricted Use bySamaritan Inn | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- E Murphy Markham IV
- Theresa L Markham
- Lindsay M Hay
- Lauren M Biery
- E Murphy Markham V
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?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Markham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists E Murphy Markham IV (President,Director), Theresa L Markham (Secy,Director), Lindsay M Hay (Director) and Lauren M Biery (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Markham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and food and hunger.