A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.8 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.8 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$162 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 32 | $143 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 37 | $159 million |
| 2025 | $5.8 million | 29 | $162 million |
How to apply
A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $750,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | Sanchez family scholarship fund | $1.5 million |
| Babson College | The sanchez family foundation scholarship | $750,000 |
| Texas A&m International University | Sanchez scholars (ongoing since 2005) | $650,000 |
| University of Houston | Bauer school of business | $600,000 |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Cross academy funding initiative & ignite campaign | $252,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory | Financial assistance | $250,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Cardiometabolic project - south tx, telehealth project - rio grande | $200,000 |
| Brighter Bites | Creating healthy communities one brighter bite at a time | $200,000 |
| South Texas Food Bank | Healthy communities of south texas | $150,000 |
| Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy | Operating support for the baker institutes center for health policy (chp) | $150,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel | I-care clinic | $125,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | General operating support | $115,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston | Corporate work-study program | $100,000 |
| Cypress Assistance Ministries | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Meals on wheels for greater houston and galveston county | $100,000 |
| Christus Children's Hospital | Center for miracles for abused and neglected children | $86,000 |
| Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (Ghirp) | Comprehensive and holistic legal services for immigrants in need | $70,000 |
| Avda | Legal advocacy program for low to moderate-income survivors of domestic violence | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | School-based mental and behavioral health program | $50,000 |
| Magnificat Houses Inc | Magnificat houses, inc. Disaster preparedness | $50,000 |
| Kids' Meals Inc | Direct food-related costs for kids' meals 2025 healthy meal delivery program | $50,000 |
| Mercy Ministries of Laredo | Specialty and surgical | $40,500 |
| The Womens Fund for Health Education and Welfare | General operating support for the women's fund programming to the community | $40,000 |
| Partnership for the Advancement & Immersion of Refugees (Pair Houston) | Pair program transportation | $40,000 |
| Casa Juan Diego | Feed the hungry - local charity | $33,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Laredo | Inspiring young lives | $25,000 |
| Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Operating funds-advocate for the economic and civic interests of the hispanic business community | $25,000 |
| Bethany House of Laredo Inc | Resource center new staff & salary increases for existing staff | $14,225 |
| St Michael Church | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria J Sanchez
- Frank A Guerra
- Ana Lee Sanchez Jacobs
- Antonio R Sanchez III
- Eduardo Sanchez
- Patricio Sanchez
- Antonio R Sanchez Jr
- Licia Cosgrove
Questions people ask
Does A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maria J Sanchez (SNR Vice President), Frank A Guerra (Treasurer), Ana Lee Sanchez Jacobs (President) and Antonio R Sanchez III (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does A R Tony and Maria J Sanchez Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.