Marek Family Foundation
The Marek Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations including nonprofits providing food and other assistance, youth services, employment training, education, and health care.
Marek Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marek Family Foundation gave $4.7M across 162 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,718,253
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 162
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,125
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $108,236,908
- +60.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (53 of 162, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marek Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3701 Piney Woods Drive, Houston, TX 77018-5846
Phone: (713) 681-9213
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marek Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Society of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
819 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 737 grants of 819 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares for recipients in Washington, D.C., California, Illinois, and Colorado were 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 162 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marek Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 53 of 162 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2020) to $7.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 162 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries Spring, TX | To Support Children and Youth with Complex Traumas | $100,000 |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund Bellaire, TX | To Provide Essential Adult & Pediatric Medical Care | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson Houston, TX | To Provide Support for Moon Shots-Immunotherapy Program | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,236,908 | $45,875,235 | $5,333,820 | $4,718,253 | 162 | $4,718,253 | $7,238,053 | $4,363,962 |
| 2024 | $67,664,076 | $24,750,702 | $4,112,763 | $3,616,759 | 148 | $3,616,759 | $3,417,247 | $3,147,891 |
| 2023 | $47,095,186 | $5,434,866 | $3,418,117 | $3,029,450 | 168 | $3,030,185 | $990,497 | $2,564,091 |
| 2022 | $45,116,409 | $7,884,368 | $2,555,482 | $2,765,803 | 160 | $2,766,491 | $6,544,400 | $2,631,023 |
| 2021 | $45,723,199 | $9,699,303 | $7,994,504 | $7,617,156 | 181 | $7,617,331 | $3,357,950 | $2,712,791 |
| 2020 | $44,021,356 | $8,040,334 | $2,216,049 | $2,190,622 | 158 | — | $3,856,984 | $2,152,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marek Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, The Workfaith Connection says it provides faith-based training and coaching for people seeking long-term employment; KIPP Texas says it creates academically excellent schools with families and communities; and Texas Children’s Hospital says its mission is to improve the health of children and women through patient care, education, and research. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 162 grants totaling $4,718,253. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,034,363, with a median grant of $9,250. Among the largest awards were $1,034,363 to Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for clothing, food, and aid to Harris County individuals in need; $230,000 to Covenant House Texas for meals, safe beds, and other support for youth in crisis; and $210,000 to The Workfaith Connection for training and counseling for indigent unemployed people.
Other notable 2025 grants included $200,000 to St Luke’s Foundation to support religious faith; $150,000 to Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston for religious education needs; $125,000 to KIPP Texas for charter school programs in Texas; and $110,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for food and assistance to people in need. The foundation also awarded $100,000 each to Arrow Child & Family Ministries, Harris Health Strategic Fund, MD Anderson, Texas Children’s Hospital, and The Methodist Hospital Foundation.
Among those grantees, Harris Health Strategic Fund says it mobilizes philanthropy to help ensure Harris County residents have access to care. Work Texas Training Center says it helps people get jobs, keep jobs, and advance in their careers. Santa Maria Hostel says it provides housing and treatment for indigent women; it received $80,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Stan Marek Jr as president, Bruce C Marek as secretary/treasurer, and Paul A Marek as vice president. Directors listed are David L Gilley, Steve L Gordon, Andrew S Husmann, Benjamin J Marek, and Michael P Marek.
Marek Family Foundation is led by R. Stan Marek Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. Stan Marek Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Husmann
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin J. Marek
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Gilley
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Marek
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve L. Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce C. Marek
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Marek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Byron Wake (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Marek Family Foundation
How much does Marek Family Foundation give each year?
Marek Family Foundation gave $4.7M across 162 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.6M across 148 grants.
What is Marek Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marek Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,250, and its average grant was $29,125, across 162 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marek Family Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Marek Family Foundation give grants?
Marek Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (98 grants), Spring, TX (4 grants), Katy, TX (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Marek Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Marek Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 162) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Religious Faith" (10 grants) and "To Support Religious Needs" (5 grants).
Who are Marek Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marek Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Society of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ($1,034,363), Covenant House Texas ($230,000) and The Workfaith Connection ($210,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marek Family Foundation?
Marek Family Foundation reported $108.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marek Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marek Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marek Family Foundation's EIN?
Marek Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6108373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marek Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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