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The Zierk Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $2.7 million across 50 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ST MARK'S SCHOOL OF TEXAS
$10.4M
39%
HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY
$5.5M
21%
REDF
$2.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Hawaii. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ST MARK'S SCHOOL OF TEXAS, HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY, and REDF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE ZIERK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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