Dan Wilks

Dan Wilks is a U.S.-based energy industry figure from Texas (born 1956) with an estimated net worth of ~$2.1B. SEC records show he is associated with multiple oilfield services and energy-related public companies, including ProFrac Holding Corp. (ACDC), ProPetro Holding Corp. (PUMP), Flotek Industries (FTK), Dawson Geophysical (DWSN), and Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) SEC EDGAR.

Business & SEC Activity

SEC EDGAR lists 89 total filings tied to “Wilks Dan H.” (personal CIK 0001641792), including 86 insider filings SEC EDGAR. Insider filings are typically Forms 3/4/5 that disclose holdings and changes in holdings by corporate insiders; his recent activity includes multiple Form 4 filings in 2024–2025 (e.g., 2025-08-18, 2025-05-16, 2025-05-14) SEC EDGAR.

Philanthropy

Across three private foundations listed in IRS Form 990 data, total foundation assets were $18,383,604, and total grants paid were reported as $0 in the most recent tax years shown (2023–2024) ProPublica 990. The Harry T Wilks Family Foundation (KY) reported $18,102,314 in assets and $0 grants paid for tax year 2023, while the Jennifer Wilks Foundation (TX) and Wilks Family Foundation (NY) also reported $0 grants paid in their most recent filings shown ProPublica 990.

Political Activity

FEC data shows 84 contributions totaling $2,818,500.10 from 2005-07-29 to 2025-12-17 FEC. The largest reported recipient was KEEP THE PROMISE III ($2,500,000), followed by BELIEVE AGAIN ($125,000), TRUMP VICTORY ($50,000), the Republican National Committee ($45,300), and the National Republican Senatorial Committee ($25,000) FEC. The party breakdown reported $94,000 to Republican recipients, $850 to Democratic recipients, and $2,723,650.10 categorized as Unknown FEC.