Saenz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 83-2521180 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$243K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,500.
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
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dafgiving360 | Dallas, TX | Support of various 501(C)(3) organizations | $102,191 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Support of higher education | $71,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Dallas, TX | Support of the arts & sciences | $33,000 |
| Perot Museum | Dallas, TX | Support of education | $7,500 |
| St Marks | Dallas, TX | Support of healthcare | $5,000 |
| Hockaday School | Dallas, TX | Support of education | $4,000 |
| Unicef | Dallas, TX | Support of healthcare | $4,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Dallas, TX | Support of education | $3,500 |
| Smu Tate Lecture Series | Dallas, TX | Support of arts & sciences | $3,000 |
| The Lamplighter School | Dallas, TX | Support of education | $3,000 |
| Star Sponsorship Program | Fort Worth, TX | Support of education | $2,500 |
| The Giving Tree | Aubrey, TX | Support of low income families | $2,500 |
| Association Soy Nina | West Chester, PA | Support of gender equality | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,191 | 13 |
| 2024 | $183,850 | 14 |
| 2023 | $151,931 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102876
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2521180
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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