Saramco Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-8358255 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$500K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $105,000 |
| Harbor Christian Academy | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | Houston, TX | General Chaaritable | $90,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| PC Tots | Park City, UT | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable Foundation | $25,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory | Highlands, TX | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| OneGoal | Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Children Houston | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Nehemiah Center | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project One Day | Houston, TX | General Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $430,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641309349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8358255
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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