The Zierk Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-2243181
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, The Zierk Family Foundation has awarded 157 grants totaling $33,747,440 to organizations in Texas, Hawaii and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,400 to $4,100,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 26 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in Texas and funding distributed across 9 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (89%), Plano (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 14% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Zierk Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Church (Dallas) | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church. | 2023 |
| First Tee Sf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Golf To Youth. | 2023 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Emergency Medical Services. | 2023 |
| Hoover Institution | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The University. | 2023 |
| Jim Saunders Fund | $25,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2023 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | $5,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support The Local Community. | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2023 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2023 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $2,000,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2023 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $10,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2023 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2023 |
| United To Learn | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2023 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center (Utsw) | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The The Academic, Research, And Public Service Of Utsw. | 2023 |
| Christ The King Catholic Church (Dallas) | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church. | 2023 |
| First Tee Sf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Golf To Youth. | 2023 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Emergency Medical Services. | 2023 |
| Hoover Institution | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The University. | 2023 |
| Jim Saunders Fund | $25,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2023 |
| Kukio Ho'omana Fund | $5,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support The Local Community. | 2023 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2023 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2023 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $2,000,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2023 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $10,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2023 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2023 |
| United To Learn | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2023 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center (Utsw) | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The The Academic, Research, And Public Service Of Utsw. | 2023 |
| Christ The King Catholic Church | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Diverse Cultures Throughout The Centuries And Modern Times. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Connect Philanthropists With Charitable Organizations. | 2022 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The University | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2022 |
| Notre Dame School Of Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School | 2022 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2022 |
| Side By Side | $10,000 | San Anselmo, CA, US | To Support Young People And Their Future. | 2022 |
| St Mark School Of Texas | $4,100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2022 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $25,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2022 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2022 |
| United To Learn | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2022 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center (utsw) | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The The Academic, Research, And Public Service Of Utsw. | 2022 |
| Christ The King Catholic Church | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Diverse Cultures Throughout The Centuries And Modern Times. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Connect Philanthropists With Charitable Organizations. | 2022 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The University | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2022 |
| Notre Dame School Of Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School | 2022 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2022 |
| Side By Side | $10,000 | San Anselmo, CA, US | To Support Young People And Their Future. | 2022 |
| St Mark School Of Texas | $4,100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2022 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $25,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2022 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2022 |
| United To Learn | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2022 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center (Utsw) | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The The Academic, Research, And Public Service Of Utsw. | 2022 |
| Christ The King Catholic Church | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church | 2022 |
| Dallas Museum Of Art | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Diverse Cultures Throughout The Centuries And Modern Times. | 2022 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Connect Philanthropists With Charitable Organizations. | 2022 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The University | 2022 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2022 |
| Notre Dame School Of Dallas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School | 2022 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2022 |
| Side By Side | $10,000 | San Anselmo, CA, US | To Support Young People And Their Future. | 2022 |
| St Mark School Of Texas | $4,100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2022 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $25,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2022 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2022 |
| United To Learn | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2022 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center (Utsw) | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The The Academic, Research, And Public Service Of Utsw. | 2022 |
| Cafe Momentum | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The All Youth In The Community To Prepare For Life Skills, Education, And Employment. | 2021 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry At Smu | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church. | 2021 |
| Christ The King Catholic Church | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church | 2021 |
| Hoover Institution | $50,000 | Stanford, CA, US | To Support The University | 2021 |
| Jim Saunders Fund | $100,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2021 |
| Kukio Community Fund | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Help Support The Community. | 2021 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | $30,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Community | 2021 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $25,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | To Support The Navy | 2021 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2021 |
| Notre Dame School Of Dallas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School | 2021 |
| Perot Museum | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Museum | 2021 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | $50,000 | Exeter, NH, US | To Support Education. | 2021 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2021 |
| Relevant Radio | $5,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | To Support The Radio Station | 2021 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Education, Medical Research, And Patient Care In The North Texas Community. | 2021 |
| St Mark School Of Texas | $2,100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2021 |
| Teach For America - Dallas- Fort Worth | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Youth In The Community. | 2021 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Children's Charities In Dallas County | 2021 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $145,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2021 |
| United To Learn | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2021 |
| Asti Usa Inc | $10,000 | Waterford, CT, US | To Support The Ending Of Acid Violence At A Global Level. | 2020 |
| Bonton Farms | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Community. | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Big Island | $50,000 | Hilo, HI, US | To Support All The Youth Of The Big Island, Island Of Hawaii. | 2020 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry At Smu | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Church. | 2020 |
| Child Mind Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Children And Families Struggling With Mental Health And Learning Disorders. | 2020 |
| Csnk2a1 Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support The Finding A Cure For Okur-chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome. | 2020 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | $65,000 | Waimea, HI, US | To Support Education | 2020 |
| Kukio Community Fund | $20,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Help Support The Community. | 2020 |
| Mi Escuelita Preschool | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children In The School. | 2020 |
| North Dallas Shared Ministries | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Low-income Familes In The Community. | 2020 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $250,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Support Hungry Children, Seniors, And Families. | 2020 |
| Pauahi Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Improve Lives Within The Native Hawaiian Community Through Education. | 2020 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | $50,000 | Exeter, NH, US | To Support Education. | 2020 |
| Redf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2020 |
| Southwestern Medieval Foundation | $300,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Medical Education, Medical Research, And Patient Care In The North Texas Community. | 2020 |
| St Mark School Of Texas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Children Education. | 2020 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $30,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2020 |
| Teach For America - Dallas- Fort Worth | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Youth In The Community. | 2020 |
| Texas 2036 | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Resident And Business Of Texans. | 2020 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The City Of Dallas. | 2020 |
| The Grace Science Foundation | $40,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support The Developing Science Of Genetic Diseases. | 2020 |
| United To Learn | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The School And Community. | 2020 |
| Wesley-rankin Community Center | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support An Effective Community Within The Inner-city Area Of The City Of Dallas. | 2020 |
| The Commit Partnership | $20,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Community. | 2020 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | $10,000 | Waimea, HI, US | To Support Education | 2018 |
| Hsjga | $25,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Teach Golf To Youth | 2018 |
| Kokua Christian Ministries | $15,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Feed Others. | 2018 |
| Makua Lani Christian Academy | $30,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2018 |
| Pauahi Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Build Community Partnerships That Improve Lives Within The Native Hawaiian Community Through Education. | 2018 |
| Redf | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2018 |
| St Michael The Archangel Church | $1,043,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2018 |
| Teach For America - Hawaii | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Improve Hawaii Schools | 2018 |
| The First Tee Sf | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Golf To Youth | 2018 |
| Tipping Point Community | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fight Poverty. | 2018 |
| Kukio Community Fund | $25,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Help Support The Community. | 2018 |
| Camp Maui Pili'aloha | $10,000 | Kihei, HI, US | To Support Children. | 2018 |
| Grace Science Foundation | $10,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | To Support Rare Disease Research. | 2018 |
| Hui Aloha Kiholo | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Support Conservation And Land, Sea Management. | 2018 |
| Kauai Food Bank | $10,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Provide Relief Aid To Those In Kauai. | 2018 |
| Teak Fellowship | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Children In School By Providing Them Mentors In Nyc. | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Hawaii | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Support The Conservation Of Big Islane Marine. | 2018 |
| Waimea Ocean Film Festival | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Support The Education Of Ocean Environment And Island Culture. | 2018 |
| West Hawaii Exploration Academy | $10,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Children Education. | 2018 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | $2,098,540 | Waimea, HI, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Hsjga | $6,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Teach Golf To Youth | 2017 |
| Kokua Christian Ministries | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Feed Others. | 2017 |
| Makua Lani Christian Academy | $30,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2017 |
| Nhch | $1,000,000 | Waimea, HI, US | To Improve The Health And Wellness Of The People Of North Hawaii | 2017 |
| Pauahi Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Build Community Partnerships That Improve Lives Within The Native Hawaiian Community Through Education. | 2017 |
| Redf | $500,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Create Jobs For People Who Face Great Barriers. | 2017 |
| Small World Preschool | $15,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2017 |
| The First Tee Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Golf To Youth | 2017 |
| Tipping Point Community | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fight Poverty. | 2017 |
| Ucsf | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Health Services. | 2017 |
| Kealakehe High School | $6,500 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Help Support Education. | 2017 |
| Kukio Community Fund | $20,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Help Support The Community. | 2017 |
| Leeward Steelers Yaa | $3,400 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Teach Football To Youth. | 2017 |
| Camp Agape | $10,000 | Kihei, HI, US | To Offer A Camp For Children And To Teach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ. | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Future | $10,000 | Kamuela, HI, US | To Support The Community. | 2016 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Connect Philanthropists With Charitable Organizations. | 2016 |
| Hawaii Preparatory Academy | $2,050,000 | Waimea, HI, US | To Support Education | 2016 |
| Hsjga | $5,000 | Lihue, HI, US | To Teach Golf To Youth | 2016 |
| Makua Lani Christian Academy | $25,000 | Kailuakona, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2016 |
| Nhch | $25,000 | Waimea, HI, US | To Improve The Health And Wellness Of The People Of North Hawaii | 2016 |
| Parker School | $15,000 | Waimea, HI, US | To Support Education. | 2016 |
| Pauahi Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Build Community Partnerships That Improve Lives Within The Native Hawaiian Community Through Education. | 2016 |
| Sf Ballet | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Ballet Tickets | 2016 |
| St Michael's Church | $60,000 | Waialua, HI, US | To Support The Church. | 2016 |
| Teach For America - Hawaii | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Improve Hawaii Schools | 2016 |
| Tetiaroa Society | $10,000 | Kirkland, WA, US | To Preserve Sanctuaries For Future Generations And Raise Awareness Of The Fragility Of The Environment | 2016 |
| The First Tee Sf | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Teach Golf To Youth | 2016 |
| Tipping Point Community | $350,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Fight Poverty. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-2243181 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5373 WENONAH DR Dallas, TX 75209-5517 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Zierk Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Treasurer | David K Zierk |
|---|---|
| Vice President & Secretary | Dawn M Zierk |
Forms 990-PF
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