AI Summary
The Marek Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $3.6 million across 320 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

THE WORKFAITH CONNECTION
Houston, TX
$2.5M
8%

Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Houston, TX
$2.4M
8%
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
$1.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
148
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. 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 MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 320 grantees. Recent grantees include THE WORKFAITH CONNECTION, Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and Greater Houston Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MAREK FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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