The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation gave a total of $11,550,000 in grants in 2018. Previous awardees of this Foundation can be seen at https://www.alkek.org/grants.htm.
The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation was established in 1995 in Texas. Please contact the foundation to verify eligibility prior to submission of a full application. Funds may be used for the following purposes: Capital and infrastructure; Capital campaigns; Endowments; General support; Program development; Research; Research and evaluation; and Scholarships.
The Foundation prefers not to fund: (1) Fund-raising events, advertising in programs, memorials for individuals or other similar activities; (2) Student organizations or charities operated by service clubs; or (3) The purchase of uniforms, equipment, or trips for school-related organizations or sports teams.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Initial approach should be with a Letter of Inquiry. The one to two-page letter of inquiry should include brief descriptions of your organization and the project for which funds are being considered. It should also state the amount of funding needed in total as well as the amount being requested from the Foundation. The applicant may include brochures or other materials available at hand, describing the organization or proposal in greater detail.
Awards vary based on scope and size of project. Awards are up to $1,000,000. The most common award amount is $25,000.