Saramco Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saramco Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $430,000 | 11 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $460,000 | 12 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 12 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Saramco 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 Saramco Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $445,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General Charitable | $105,000 |
| Harbor Christian Academy | General Charitable | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | General Chaaritable | $90,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| PC Tots | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center Foundation | Charitable Foundation | $25,000 |
| Chinquapin Preparatory | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| OneGoal | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of Children Houston | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Nehemiah Center | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Search Homeless Services | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Project One Day | General Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Gilligan
- Julie Gilligan
- Sarah Sikorski
- Amy Macon
Questions people ask
Does Saramco Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saramco Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Saramco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James A Gilligan (President), Julie Gilligan (Secretary), Sarah Sikorski (Officer) and Amy Macon (Officer).
What does Saramco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.