The Zierk Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 46-2243181 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$41.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
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
35% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's School of Texas | Dallas, TX | To support the children education. | $2,600,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | To support the university. | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center (Utsw) | Dallas, TX | To support the the academic, research, and public service of utsw. | $100,000 |
| US Olympic Committe | Colorado Springs, CO | For fostering national and international amateur sports competition | $100,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | Monterey, CA | To support the community. | $55,000 |
| United to Learn | Dallas, TX | To support the school and community. | $50,000 |
| Teach for America Dallas | Dallas, TX | Expanding educational opportunities through teaching in underserved communities | $50,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church (Dallas) | Dallas, TX | To support the church. | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | To support hungry children, seniors, and families. | $25,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Dallas, TX | To support the resident and business of texans. | $25,000 |
| Now-Forward | Dallas, TX | Organization providing food, clothing, medical, dental, mental health, and financial assistance to low-income individuals and families in… | $25,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel Church | Waialua, HI | To support the church. | $10,000 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | Kailuakona, HI | To support the local community. | $5,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | To support the city of dallas. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,175,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $2,697,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,990,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2243181
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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