A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-2835977 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5.8M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$161.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,500 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Sanchez family scholarship fund | $1,500,000 |
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | The sanchez family foundation scholarship | $750,000 |
| Texas A&m International University | Laredo, TX | Sanchez scholars (ongoing since 2005) | $650,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Bauer school of business | $600,000 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Houston, TX | Cross academy funding initiative & ignite campaign | $252,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Houston, TX | Financial assistance | $250,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Cardiometabolic project - south tx, telehealth project - rio grande | $200,000 |
| Brighter Bites | Houston, TX | Creating healthy communities one brighter bite at a time | $200,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank | Laredo, TX | Healthy communities of south texas | $150,000 |
| Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy | Houston, TX | Operating support for the baker institutes center for health policy (chp) | $150,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel | Houston, TX | I-Care clinic | $125,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | General operating support | $115,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston | Houston, TX | Corporate work-study program | $100,000 |
| Cypress Assistance Ministries | Cypress, TX | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Meals on wheels for greater houston and galveston county | $100,000 |
| Christus Children's Hospital | San Antonio, TX | Center for miracles for abused and neglected children | $86,000 |
| Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (Ghirp) | Houston, TX | Comprehensive and holistic legal services for immigrants in need | $70,000 |
| Avda | Houston, TX | Legal advocacy program for low to moderate-income survivors of domestic violence | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Houston, TX | School-Based mental and behavioral health program | $50,000 |
| Magnificat Houses Inc | Houston, TX | Magnificat houses, inc. disaster preparedness | $50,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | Direct food-related costs for kids' meals 2025 healthy meal delivery program | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Specialty and surgical | $40,500 |
| The Womens Fund for Health Education and Welfare | Houston, TX | General operating support for the women's fund programming to the community | $40,000 |
| Partnership for the Advancement & Immersion of Refugees (Pair Houston) | Houston, TX | Pair program transportation | $40,000 |
| Casa Juan Diego | Houston, TX | Feed the hungry - local charity | $33,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Laredo | Laredo, TX | Inspiring young lives | $25,000 |
| Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Houston, TX | Operating funds-advocate for the economic and civic interests of the hispanic business community | $25,000 |
| Bethany House of Laredo Inc | Laredo, TX | Resource center new staff & salary increases for existing staff | $14,225 |
| St Michael Church | Houston, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | The sanchez family foundation scholarship | $750,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Bauer school of business | $600,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Cardiometabolic project - south tx, telehealth project-rio grande | $400,000 |
| Christus Children's Hospital | San Antonio, TX | Center for miracles for abused and neglected children | $86,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| The Regis School of the Sacred Heart | Houston, TX | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Houston, TX | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| United Day School | Laredo, TX | Let's build their happy place- uds playground | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,825,725 | 39 |
| 2024 | $4,686,485 | 38 |
| 2023 | $5,008,306 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642249349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2835977
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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