ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION
Houston, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
76-0491186
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Houston, TX, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
76-0491186
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that has paid out a total of $14 million in grants to 86 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Texas, Virginia, and Louisiana. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Baylor College of Medicine
$63.9M
59%

THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON
$5M
5%

Houston Ballet Foundation
$2.5M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION?
Yes. ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION give?
ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Virginia, and Louisiana. 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 ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $14 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include Baylor College of Medicine, THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON, and Houston Ballet Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting ALBERT & MARGARET ALKEK FOUNDATION’s website.
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