Marion And Cadell S Liedtke
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to health, education, cultural enrichment, and community service, as evidenced by its funding of health-related organizations, educational institutions, and museums. The foundation primarily supports organizations that serve diverse populations, including those in the health sector, educational nonprofits, and community service clubs. While its funding is concentrated in Texas, it also extends support to organizations in other states, indicating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit (often Midland/Houston-area) with programs in health, education, museums, or community services seeking general operating support and known to local philanthropic networks.
Good Fit
- • Clear local presence or operations in Texas, especially Midland or Houston-area activities.
- • Work in health, education, cultural institutions, or community service consistent with past grantees.
- • Requesting general support or small-to-mid sized grants (typical awards under $25K).
- • An existing introduction or relationship to the board, current grantees, or local intermediaries.
Geography
Giving is overwhelmingly state-focused: roughly 94% of 2023 dollars were distributed within Texas, with only a single small out-of-state gift observed.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (18 distinct grantees) spanning health, education, museums and community groups, and the portfolio added 11 new recipients in that year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists, but the foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants and no public submission route or contact details were found, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to access funding without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
