Markham Family Foundation
The Markham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westlake, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 34 grants totaling $1.5 million to charitable organizations, including relief organizations and Texas nonprofits providing housing, food, and other support.
Markham Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Markham Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), top state Texas. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500,000
- +50.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,118
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $25,698,405
- +39.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Markham Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2103 Falcon Pass, Westlake, TX 76262
Phone: (817) 366-2262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Markham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities - Dallas ($325K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 140 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Texas (48%), Florida (21%), and Washington, DC (17%). Smaller reported shares went to New York (4%) and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Markham Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 253% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% 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 $250K (2020) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities - Dallas Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use byCatholic Charities - Dallas | $325,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted Use byFood for the Poor, Inc. | $315,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use byAmerican Red Cross | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted Use byCatholic Charities - Fort Worth | $75,000 |
| Save The Children Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use bySave The Children | $50,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Mattapoissett, MA | Unrestricted Use byAll Hands and Hearts | $25,000 |
| Catholic CHESS Project Citrus Heights, CA | Unrestricted Use byCatholic CHESS Project | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Harian, IA | Unrestricted Use byCatholic Relief Services | $25,000 |
| Climb Haier International Inc Katy, TX | Unrestricted Use byClimb Haier International, Inc. | $25,000 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use byCross Catholic Outreach | $25,000 |
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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 | $25,698,405 | $9,504,885 | $1,633,526 | $1,500,000 | 34 | $1,500,000 | $949,432 | $1,425,311 |
| 2024 | $18,484,471 | $9,967,322 | $1,067,756 | $995,000 | 31 | $995,000 | $1,915,241 | $906,307 |
| 2023 | $10,738,886 | $4,785,553 | $545,724 | $500,000 | 26 | $500,000 | $210,588 | $492,038 |
| 2022 | $8,234,682 | $1,616,073 | $482,566 | $425,000 | 26 | $425,000 | $591,673 | $382,843 |
| 2021 | $7,372,032 | $2,591,180 | $356,429 | $327,200 | 23 | $327,200 | $590,840 | $402,793 |
| 2020 | $5,310,249 | $1,182,599 | $283,908 | $250,000 | 20 | — | $161,233 | $249,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Markham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, In My Shoes says it provides housing and support for pregnant homeless women, while Samaritan Inn describes itself as a comprehensive housing program supporting individuals in gaining independence. Food for the Poor says it supplies goods through local churches serving materially poor communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $1,500,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $325,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $325,000 to Catholic Charities - Dallas, $315,000 to Food for the Poor Inc, $125,000 to the American Red Cross, $75,000 to Catholic Charities - Fort Worth, and $50,000 to Save The Children. The filing describes these grants as for unrestricted use by the recipients.
Other 2025 recipients included In My Shoes Inc ($25,000), Christian Community Action ($20,000), Community Enrichment Center Inc ($10,000), and Samaritan Inn Inc ($5,000). Christian Community Action says it ministers to people in poverty by providing services intended to alleviate suffering and bring hope; Community Enrichment Center says it provides food and basic necessities to low-income neighbors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists E Murphy Markham IV as President and Director; Theresa L Markham as Secretary and Director; and Lindsay M Hay, Lauren M Biery, and E Murphy Markham V as Directors.
Markham Family Foundation is led by E Murphy Markham IV, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E Murphy Markham IV
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay M Hay
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $15K (2025)
E Murphy Markham V
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren M Biery
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa L Markham
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Lindsay M Hay (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Markham Family Foundation
How much does Markham Family Foundation give each year?
Markham Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $995K across 31 grants.
What is Markham Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Markham Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,118, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Markham Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Markham Family Foundation give grants?
Markham Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants) and Arlington, TX (3 grants).
Does Markham Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Markham Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Markham Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Markham Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities - Dallas ($325,000), Food for the Poor Inc ($315,000) and American Red Cross ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Markham Family Foundation?
Markham Family Foundation reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Markham Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Markham Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Markham Family Foundation's EIN?
Markham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0847409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Markham Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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