Markham Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestlake, Texas · EIN 81-0847409 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted Use byDoctors Without Borders | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Richardson, TX | Unrestricted Use byFeed My Starving Children | $25,000 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Community | Colleyville, TX | Unrestricted Use byGood Shepherd Catholic Community | $25,000 |
| Grace Mission | Grapevine, TX | Unrestricted Use byGrace | $25,000 |
| Holy Name Catholic Church | Steamboat Spring, CO | Unrestricted Use byHoly Name Catholic Church | $25,000 |
| In My Shoes | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use byIn My Shoes | $25,000 |
| Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers | Maryknoll, NY | Unrestricted Use byMaryknoll Fathers & Brothers | $25,000 |
| Mission ArlingtonMission Metroplex | Arlington, TX | Unrestricted Use byMission Arlington/Mission Metroplex | $25,000 |
| Operations Blessings | Virgina Beach, VA | Unrestricted Use byOperations Blessings | $25,000 |
| Project Finding Calcutta | Irving, TX | Unrestricted Use byProject Finding Calcutta | $25,000 |
| Project Hope | Washsington, DC | Project Hope | $25,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use bySudan Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use by Union Gospel Mission of Dallas | $25,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth | $25,000 |
| William Sheehan Lab for Economic Development | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted Use by William Sheehan Lab forEconomic Development | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Lewisville, TX | Unrestricted Use byChristian Community Action | $20,000 |
| Restore Hope | Arlington, TX | Unrestricted Use byRestore Hope | $15,000 |
| St Phillips School | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Use bySt. Phillips School | $15,000 |
| Tarrant County Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted Use byTarrant Area Food Bank | $15,000 |
| Community Enrichment Center | Richmond Hills, TX | Unrestricted Use byCommunity Enrichment Center | $10,000 |
| Jacob Way | Arlington, TX | Unrestricted Use byJacob Way | $10,000 |
| Metroport Meals on Wheels | Roanoke, TX | Unrestricted Use byMetroport Meals on Wheels | $10,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted Use byMissionaries of Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inn | McKinney, TX | Unrestricted Use bySamaritan Inn | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,500,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $995,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102587
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0847409
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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