Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $199M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$199Mtotal assets

1996IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $13.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Baylor College Of Medicine $7.7M
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $1.2M
The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center $1M
Tmi - The Episcopal School Of Texas $690K
Houston Symphony Society $578K
St Mary's University $200K
Texas State University $200K
Texas A&m Foundation $150K
St Luke's United Methodist Church $150K
Southwestern University $125K
The Nature Conservancy $100K
Rice University $100K
River Oaks Chamber Orchestra $100K
Episcopal High School $68K
St Christopher's Episcopal Church $64K
Bobwhite Brigade Dba Texas Brigades $60K
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Bandera County $60K
The Posse Foundation Inc $50K
Somebody Cares America Inc $50K
Amazing Place $50K
Arthur Nagel Community Clinic Inc $50K
Alliance For Choice In Education $50K
New Hope Housing Inc $50K
Ymca Of The Greater Houston $50K
Christian Community Service Center Inc $50K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$12M
FY2021$12M
FY2022$12M
FY2023$13.5M

About Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersHouston, Texas
EIN760491186
IRS ruling1996

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation?

Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas with $199M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation?

Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation's EIN is 760491186. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation?

Private foundations like Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.