Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0491186 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$14M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$304.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES WILLIAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 LOUISIANA ST STE 5250, HOUSTON TX 77002 |
| Phone | 7136526601 |
| Form and materials | SEE GUIDELINES AT WWW.ALKEK.ORG |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Medical research, education and patient care | $8,093,300 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Medical research | $1,000,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Construction of the lillie and roy cullen tower | $564,500 |
| Tmi - the Episcopal School of Texas | San Antonio, TX | Momentum campaign | $500,000 |
| Houston Symphony Society | Houston, TX | Operational support | $400,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | Amazing together campaign | $300,000 |
| St Mary's University | San Antonio, TX | Renovations to the albert B. alkek building | $200,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Technology and programs for the alkek library | $200,000 |
| Tmi - the Episcopal School of Texas | San Antonio, TX | Alkek scholarships | $190,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Alkek early career investigator fellowships | $150,000 |
| Southwestern University | Georgetown, TX | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | Operational support | $125,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $125,000 |
| Halo House Foundation | Houston, TX | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Operational support | $100,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | Operational support | $100,000 |
| The Children's Assessment Center | Houston, TX | Operational support | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Operational support for houston area program | $100,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Somebody Cares America Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $75,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | Alkek scholars program | $71,000 |
| St Christopher's Episcopal Church | Bandera, TX | Operational support | $61,200 |
| Bobwhite Brigade Dba Texas Brigades | New Braunfels, TX | Operational support | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County | Bandera, TX | Operational support | $60,000 |
| Hill Country Youth Ranch | Ingram, TX | Alumni scholarship program | $60,000 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | Greenwood Village, CO | Ace scholarship program for houston area students | $50,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | Houston, TX | Light the way campaign | $50,000 |
| Arthur Nagel Community Clinic Inc | Bandera, TX | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Bakerripley | Houston, TX | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Houston, TX | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Stewards of the wild program | $50,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Operational support for houston area students | $50,000 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | Land stewardship ambassador program | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross - Tx Gulf Coast Region | Washington, DC | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Texas A&m University - Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | Caesar kleberg wildlife research institute | $40,000 |
| Bandera County Young Life (Young Life) | Colorado Springs, CO | Operational support for program in bandera, texas | $30,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute | Houston, TX | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Remind | Houston, TX | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Texas Golf Hall of Fame and Museum | Houston, TX | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Ad Players at the George Theater | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Austin Center for Grief & Loss | Austin, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Childbuilders | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Children at Risk | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries | Ingram, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Nehemiah Center Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| San Jose Clinic | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Bandera Methodist Church | Bandera, TX | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Student support program | $20,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Community outreach program | $15,000 |
| Pathways for Little Feet | Houston, TX | Operational support | $12,500 |
| Cancare Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Houston Wilderness Inc | Houston, TX | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Bandera Public Library Corporation | Bandera, TX | Operational support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,000,000 | 58 |
| 2023 | $13,500,000 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101537
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0491186
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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