Saenz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saenz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $243,191 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $102,191. 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$243,191
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$102,191
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $183,850 the year before.
31% 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 | $151,931 | 12 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $183,850 | 14 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $243,191 | 13 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Saenz 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 Saenz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $170,191 |
| New York | 1 | $71,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 | Support of various 501(c)(3) organizations | $102,191 |
| Cornell University | Support of higher education | $71,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Support of the arts & sciences | $33,000 |
| Perot Museum | Support of education | $7,500 |
| St Marks | Support of healthcare | $5,000 |
| Hockaday School | Support of education | $4,000 |
| UNICEF | Support of healthcare | $4,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Support of education | $3,500 |
| SMU Tate Lecture Series | Support of arts & sciences | $3,000 |
| The Lamplighter School | Support of education | $3,000 |
| Star Sponsorship Program | Support of education | $2,500 |
| The Giving Tree | Support of low income families | $2,500 |
| Association Soy Nina | Support of gender equality | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hernan JF Saenz III
- Silvia E Cespedes
Questions people ask
Does Saenz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saenz Family Foundation give?
$243,191 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Saenz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hernan JF Saenz III (Trustee) and Silvia E Cespedes (Trustee).
What does Saenz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.