The Markham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westlake, Texas. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking in the human services sector.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+72.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$995K
+99.0% YoY
Grant Count
31
+19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+66.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus is human services. The organization has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 22 grants in 2023, with an average grant size of approximately $22,987 based on available data. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
of approximately $22,987 based on available data. Recent grants include:
Average Grant
of approximately $22,987 based on available data. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- Texas (primary focus, including Arlington and Dallas)
- California
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Other states including Florida, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $10,738,886
- Total Revenue: $4,785,553
- Total Expenses: $545,724
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,484,471 | $10,738,886 | $8,234,682 |
| Revenue | $9,967,322 | $4,785,553 | $1,616,073 |
| Expenses | $1,067,756 | $545,724 | $482,566 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $995,000 | $500,000 | $425,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,915,241 | $210,588 | $591,673 |
| Distributable Amount | $906,307 | $492,038 | $382,843 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- E Murphy Markham IV – President and Director
- Theresa L Markham – Secretary and Director
- Lindsay M Hay – Director (receives $7,500 compensation)
- Lauren M Biery – Director
- E Murphy Markham V – Director
Most board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Murphy Markham IV | President,Director | 1 | — |
| Theresa L Markham | Secy,Director | 1 | — |
| Lindsay M Hay | Director | 2 | $10,000 |
| Lauren M Biery | Director | 1 | — |
| E Murphy Markham V | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2103 Falcon Pass, Westlake, TX 76262-4805
Phone: 817-366-2262
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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