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Private Foundation · TX

Sarofim Foundation

Houston, TX  ·  EIN 237065248  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$574.8M

Total Giving

$5.6M

Grants on File

82

Average Grant

$68K

Giving Radius

Where Sarofim Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — no grants on file CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — no grants on file DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — no grants on file HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — no grants on file IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — $50K across 1 grant MD — $38K across 3 grants ME — no grants on file MI — no grants on file MN — no grants on file MO — $10K across 1 grant MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — no grants on file ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — no grants on file NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — $90K across 2 grants OH — no grants on file OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — $25K across 1 grant SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — $5.4M across 74 grants UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — no grants on file WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 67 recipients across 6 states. Top concentrations: HOUSTON ($2.1M, 23 grants), Houston ($1.9M, 37 grants), BELLAIRE ($1.0M, 2 grants), The Woodlands ($100K, 1 grant), BELLVILLE ($90K, 2 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

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.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

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), 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.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
YMCA of Greater Houston $25K 2022
Children's Museum of Houston $15K 2022
Bellville Hospital Foundation $40K 2022
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston $25K 2022
Texas Children's Hospital $25K 2022
St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church $25K 2022
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston $25K 2022
Houston Grand Opera $100K 2022
American Cancer Society $25K 2022
Houston Food Bank $75K 2022
The Chinati Foundation $25K 2022
Episcopal High School $225K 2022
Houston Ballet $25K 2022
Houston Public Media Foundation $5K 2022
Star of Hope Mission $77K 2022
Society of St Vincent De Paul $25K 2022
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach $1.1M 2022
The Beacon Formerly Houston Compass INC $30K 2022
Yes Prep $25K 2023
Ut Health $15K 2023
Whitney Museum of American Art $15K 2023
University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center $50K 2023
University of St Thomas $25K 2023
United Way of Greater Houston $375K 2023
Thrive with Autism $100K 2023

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2022 $28.1M $2.3M $21.9M $2.0M
2021 $8.2M $2.0M $1.7M $1.8M
2020 $8.3M $1.8M $1.5M $1.9M
2019 $8.7M $1.8M $1.9M $1.8M
2015 $8.3M $1.6M $1.0M $1.6M
2014 $8.9M $1.6M $969K $1.6M
2013 $9.5M $1.4M $878K $849K
2012 $9.4M $1.2M $924K $778K
2011 $9.3M $1.1M $731K $551K