The Sarofim Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 23-7065248 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $112,186.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | RAYE G WHITE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 52830, HOUSTON TX 770522830 |
| Phone | 7136544484 |
| Form and materials | Upon receipt of a grant request, the Foundation requires the applicant to furnish the Foundation with specified information set forth in the Foundation's due diligence checklist, including, without limitation, information regarding the Applicant's formation as a nonprofit entity; tax-exempt and public charity status under Section 501(c)(3); governance, charitable activities, financials, and key personnel. If the grant request is approved by the Foundation's Trustees, the Foundation requires the Applicant to enter into a grant letter agreement with the Foundation outlining and confirming the Applicant's public charity status under Section 501(c)(3) and proposed use of the grant funds consistent with the Foundation's charitable mission. |
| Deadlines | REQUIRED CHECKLISTS AND DOCUMENTATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE INI |
| Restrictions | The Foundation does not make grants to organizations that are not recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) and Sections 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), and 509(a)(3), including, without limitation, private foundations and private operating foundations described under Section 501(c)(3). In addition, the Foundation does not make grants to individuals, including, without limitation, grants to support scholarships programs organized for individual recipients. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation | Houston, TX | Gifts made by transferee foundation - the sarofim foundation (fein: 37-2090276) in satisfaction of 2022 undistributed income requirement -… | $7,821,495 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $112,186 |
| Texas Children's Hospital & Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country of Houston | Hockley, TX | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,973,681 | 5 |
| 2022 | $3,630,883 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jan 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500319349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7065248
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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