Sam Roosth Foundation
Invitation OnlyTyler, Texas · EIN 75-6023828 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $27,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Jewish Community Foundati | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $8,622,069 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | New York, NY | Funds to provide flights to israel and support israel emergency fund | $50,000 |
| Congregation Ahavath Achim | Tyler, TX | Safety and security improvements to building and underwriting for off-duty police officers | $40,000 |
| University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | Support | $34,593 |
| Jewish Family Career Services | Dunwoody, GA | Support | $30,000 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jeru | Beverly Hills, CA | Purchase of a mobile ultrasound machine for the pediatric emergency room | $27,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief | Kerrville, TX | Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater D | Dallas, TX | Food pantry program | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | New York, NY | Humanitarian support | $20,000 |
| Texas Am Hillel Foundation | College Station, TX | Support the shabbat and holiday meals | $15,000 |
| Community Homes for Adults Inc | Dallas, TX | Assistance to modify and update group home for safety and comfort of residents | $15,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Support | $15,000 |
| University of Texas at Hillel Found | Austin, TX | Support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Sea | New York, NY | Scholarships and sail to prevail program | $13,300 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Dallas, TX | Increase the east texas initiative museum experience fund endowment | $10,155 |
| Mosaic Counseling Center of Tyler | Tyler, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University | New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| East Texas Crisis Center | Tyler, TX | Children's prevention & education program grant | $8,000 |
| Kehilat Kol Haneshamalachma Project | Jerusalem, IS | Support | $7,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Houston | Houston, TX | Support employment services program | $7,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - USA | Dallas, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Sholem Education Institute | Culver City, CA | Support | $2,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($127,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,134,117 | 29 |
| 2024 | $457,275 | 24 |
| 2023 | $479,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612529349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6023828
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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