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Mark Foundation

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 273024112  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dallas, Texas, Mark Foundation has awarded $11.1M across 87 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to All Saints Presbyterian Church. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$55.8M
Total assets
87
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mark Foundation funds

Mark Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, domestic violence, education, health care, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDomestic ViolenceEducationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population.

childrenhomeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mark Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
All Saints Presbyterian Church
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT.
Austin, TX$1.0M2024
Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc
SUPPORT FOR THE NOW AND FOREVER CAMPAIGN.
Dallas, TX$1.0M2023
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN MEDICINE PROGRAM.
Dallas, TX$750K2023
Texas A&m Foundation
SUPPORT FOR THE CONTRUCTION OF THE VETERINARY SCHOOL SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL.
College Station, TX$600K2023
Texas A&m Foundation
SUPPORT THE SARGE FUND
College Station, TX$600K2020
Texas A&m Foundation
CONTRUCTION OF THE VETERINARY SCHOOL SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL SUPPORT.
College Station, TX$600K2024
Texas A&m Foundation
SUPPORT THE CONTRUCTION OF A SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL.
College Station, TX$600K2022
The Dallas Opera
SUPPORT OF THE OPERA AND ITS "NEW VISIONS INITIATIVE".
Dallas, TX$500K2022
All Saints Presbyterian Church
SUPPORT OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Austin, TX$500K2022
The Lamplighter School
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND.
Dallas, TX$500K2022
The Dallas Opera
SUPPORT OF THE OPERA AND ITS "NEW VISIONS INITIATIVE".
Dallas, TX$500K2023
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) BED SUPPORT.
Dallas, TN$350K2024
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN MEDICINE PROGRAM.
Dallas, TX$334K2020
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN MEDICINE PROGRAM.
Dallas, TN$334K2020
Bngf Katherine & Austin Wyker Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Woodbridge, NJ$300K2022

Mark Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.8M
2022$2.9M
2023$3.6M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Mark Foundation

Mark Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Mark Foundation

Does Mark Foundation accept grant applications?
Mark Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Mark Foundation fund?
Mark Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include All Saints Presbyterian Church, Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc, Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mark Foundation give in grants?
Mark Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 87 grants.
Where is Mark Foundation located?
Mark Foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 273024112.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mark Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mark Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.