Sasser Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sasser Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,833 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $54,500. 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$135,833
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$54,500
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,500 the year before.
23% 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 | $112,000 | 25 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $129,500 | 34 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $135,833 | 23 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Sasser Family Foundation Inc 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 Sasser Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $121,500 |
| New York | 3 | $11,333 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Parks for Galveston | Program | $54,500 |
| United Way Galveston | $1,500 to each st. Vincents, big brothers | $12,000 |
| Ball High Pathways Science Ed | Programs | $10,000 |
| Sammy's House | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Give Directly | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Shalom Austin | Jewish family service | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Big Brotherbig Sister | Programs | $3,500 |
| Galveston Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Fidf | Programs | $3,333 |
| Casa of Galveston County | Programs | $2,500 |
| Galveston College Foundation | Access to scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Serjobs | Galveston program | $2,500 |
| Utmb School of Nursing | Support nursing students | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Galveston | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Comp-U-Dopt | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Galveston Children's Museum | Highest use | $2,000 |
| Smart Family Literacy | Programs | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt (Aka Rip Medical Debt) | 1 to 1 match for texas | $2,000 |
| Black Momas | Youth mental health programs | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Gals | Programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dominick Sasser
- Barbara Sasser
- Emily Sasser Bray
Questions people ask
Does Sasser Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sasser Family Foundation Inc give?
$135,833 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Sasser Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dominick Sasser (Director), Barbara Sasser (Director) and Emily Sasser Bray (Director).
What does Sasser Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.