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The Sarofim Foundation

Historical Funder

Houston, Texas · EIN 37-2090276 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$105.2M
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$3.2B

Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $1,000,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactRYAN DOLIBOIS
AddressPO BOX 52830, HOUSTON TX 770522830
Phone7136544484
Form and materialsUpon 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.
DeadlinesREQUIRED CHECKLISTS AND DOCUMENTATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE INI
RestrictionsThe 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.

  • Education13
  • Arts & Culture8
  • Human Services7
  • Health6
  • Children & Youth4
  • Environment2

Where it gives

6% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University of St ThomasHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$8,000,000
Harris Health Strategic FundBellaire, TXGeneral charitable purposes$6,000,000
Kinkaid School IncHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$6,000,000
St John's SchoolHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$6,000,000
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,150,000
Foundation for Jones HallSpring, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,017,647
Jesuit Cristo Rey High School of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
Camp For All FoundationHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
Houston Charter Seed FundHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
McCombs School of BusinessAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
The Hobby Center FoundationHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$4,100,000
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJGeneral charitable purposes$4,000,000
Goldman Sachs Donor Advised FundNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$3,020,000
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$3,000,000
YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$2,000,000
Episcopal High SchoolBellaire, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,500,000
DePelchin Children's CenterHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,500,000
Halo House FoundationHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,500,000
Contemporary Arts Museum HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,150,000
St George's SchoolNewport, RIGeneral charitable purposes$1,000,000
Greater Houston Community FoundationHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,000,000
Target HungerHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,000,000
Memorial Assistance MinistriesHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,000,000
Annunciation Orthodox SchoolHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$750,000
The Saint Constantine SchoolHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$500,000
Incarnate Word AcademyHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$500,000
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$400,000
United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$375,000
Prounitas IncHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
YES PrepHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
KIPP Texas IncHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
The Beta Foundation dba Beta AcademyHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
Etoile Academy IncHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
Agape DevelopmentHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
Tahirih Justice CenterFalls Church, VAGeneral charitable purposes$300,000
Society of St Vincent de PaulHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Star of Hope MissionHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Houston BalletHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Houston Grand OperaHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Children's Museum of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Menil Foundation IncHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Yellowstone SchoolsHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Emerge FellowshipHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Wonderland Educational Estate AssociationHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
OneGoalHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
New Hope HousingHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
SEARCH Homeless ServicesHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Good Reason HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$250,000
Discovery Green ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
Awty International SchoolHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
The FORGE for FamiliesHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
Chinquapin Preparatory SchoolHighlands, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
Friends of Children-HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
Teach for AmericaHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
The Beacon of Downtown HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
River Oaks Chamber OrchestraHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000
Sharpen RecoveryHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$200,000

Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.

Grants approved for future payment

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
St John's SchoolHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$11,500,000
Kinkaid School IncHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$6,500,000
Houston Charter Seed FundHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
McCombs School of BusinessAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000,000
Harris Health Strategic FundBellaire, TXGeneral charitable purposes$4,000,000
Constantine ClassicalHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$1,000,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$105,249,64796
2023$9,669,50064
2022Unknown0

Sources

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