Marek Family Foundation
Private foundation · Houston, TX · EIN 74-6108373 · reported 2023–2025
478grants reported
$6,750median award
$5,000lower quartile
$250smallest grant
$11.4Mtotal paid
21states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 99 of its 478 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $4.5M in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
3701 Piney Woods Dr
Houston, TX 77018-5846
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston TO PROVIDE CLOTHING, FOOD AND AID TO HARRIS COUNTY INDIVIDUALS IN NEED | Houston, TX | $1,034,363 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston FOR CLOTHING, FOOD AND AID TO HARRIS COUNTY POOR | Houston, TX | $778,363 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH | Houston, TX | $239,175 |
| Covenant House Texas TO PROVIDE MEALS, SAFE BEDS & MORE TO YOUTH IN CRISIS | Houston, TX | $230,000 |
| Covenant House Texas PROVIDE MEALS, SAFE BEDS AND MORE TO YOUTH IN CRISIS | Houston, TX | $225,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society FOR CLOTHING, FOOD AND AID TO HARRIS COUNTY INDIVIDUALS IN NEED | Houston, TX | $218,475 |
| The Workfaith Connection TO PROVIDE TRAINING & COUNSELING FOR INDIGENT UNEMPLOYED. | Houston, TX | $210,000 |
| Ser Jobs TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT THROUGH COACHING, TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT | Houston, TX | $210,000 |
| Workfaith Connection TO PROVIDE TRAINING & COUNSELING FOR INDIGENT UNEMPLOYED | Houston, TX | $210,000 |
| The Workfaith Connection PROVIDE TRAINING AND COUNSELING FOR INDIGENT UNEMPLOYED | Houston, TX | $210,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH | Houston, TX | $200,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS (GRANT PURPOSE) | Houston, TX | $150,000 |
| Missionary Carmelites of St Teresa TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH | Houston, TX | $136,796 |
| Kipp Texas TO SUPPORT CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN TEXAS | Houston, TX | $125,000 |
| Kipp Texas TO SUPPORT CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN TEXAS | Houston, TX | $125,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE | Houston, TX | $115,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston TO PROVIDE FOOD AND ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR | Houston, TX | $110,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston FOR FOOD AND ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR | Houston, TX | $108,000 |
| Univ Texas Foundation - Mda TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES | Houston, TX | $106,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE | Houston, TX | $105,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital TO SUPPORT PATIENT CARE | Houston, TX | $105,000 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH COMPLEX TRAUMAS | Spring, TX | $100,000 |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ADULT & PEDIATRIC MEDICAL CARE | Bellaire, TX | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MOON SHOTS-IMMUNOTHERAPY PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital TO SUPPORT DR. HUDA ZOGHIBI'S RESEARCH AT DUNCAN NRI | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation TO SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR HEALTH & NATURE IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT E JACKSON | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| UT Health Houston TO SUPPORT RESEARCH FOR ALZHEIMER'S' DISEASE & RELATED DEMENTIA | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| Work Texas Training Center TO FACILITATE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| UT Health Houston TO SUPPORT THE U.T. HOUSTON HEALTH SYSTEM | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries SERVES CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH COMPLEX TRAUMAS | Spring, TX | $100,000 |
| UT Health Houston TO SUPPORT THE U.T. HOUSTON HEALTH SYSTEM | Houston, TX | $100,000 |
| Frank M Black Middle School Auction TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES | Houston, TX | $95,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | $85,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | $85,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel Inc TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN THROUGH ADDITION RECOVERY | Houston, TX | $80,000 |
| St Pius X High School TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH AND EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $73,100 |
| St Pius X High School TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH AND EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $72,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit Catholic School TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS | Houston, TX | $65,000 |
| Covenant House Texas TO PROVIDE MEALS, SAFE BEDS & MORE TO YOUTH IN CRISIS | Houston, TX | $60,000 |
| St Pius X High School TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH AND EDUCATION | Houston, TX | $59,200 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HELP FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER CRISIS SITUATIONS | Houston, TX | $55,000 |
| Work Texas Training Center FACILITATES THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS | Houston, TX | $55,000 |
| Holy Name Retreat Center TO PROVIDE HOSPITALITY, HEALING, COMPASSION, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH FOR ALL PEOPLE | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED AND FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Search Homeless Services TO HELP HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FIND JOBS AND HOUSING | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| The Three Amigos Foundation TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TEXAS COLLEGE STUDENTS | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart TO SUPPORT A PLACE OF WORSHIP | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEEDS | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation Inc TO SUPPORT TRANSFORMING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED AND FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Washington and Lee University TO SUPPORT GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Lexington, VA | $50,000 |
| Have Shears Will Travel TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN A HAIR CARE MINISTRY ORGANIZED TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | Kingwood, TX | $50,000 |
| Houston Achievement Place TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED AND FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries EMERGENCY HELP FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER CRISIS SITUATIONS | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Co Cathedral TO SUPPORT A PLACE OF WORSHIP | Houston, TX | $50,000 |
| Texo Foundation TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION | Dallas, TX | $50,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AWARENESS | Houston, TX | $47,500 |
| Asia Society Texas Center TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AWARENESS | Houston, TX | $47,500 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FAITH | Houston, TX | $45,000 |
| Christian Renewal Center TO SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH GROUP RETREATS | Dickinson, TX | $40,000 |
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