The Sarofim Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sarofim Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $8.0 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $7.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$8.0 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$7.8 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 64 | $575 million |
| 2023 | $8.0 million | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Raye G White PO Box 52830, Houston, TX 77052-2830 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 654-4484 |
| What to submit | 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. |
| Deadlines | Required checklists and documentations must be submitted to the foundation within 60 days of the ini |
| 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) and Sections 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), and 509(a)(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. |
What The Sarofim Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $8.0 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation | Gifts made by transferee foundation - the sarofim foundation (fein: 37-2090276) in satisfaction of 2022 undistributed income requirement - details available upon request | $7.8 million |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | General charitable purposes | $112,186 |
| Texas Children's Hospital & Cancer Center | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country of Houston | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher B Sarofim
- Raye G White
- William Gentry Lee Jr
- Ryan Dolibois
Questions people ask
Does The Sarofim Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Required checklists and documentations must be submitted to the foundation within 60 days of the ini.
How much does The Sarofim Foundation give?
$8.0 million in tax year 2023, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Sarofim Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Christopher B Sarofim (Trustee), Raye G White (Trustee), William Gentry Lee Jr (Trustee) and Ryan Dolibois (Executive Director).
What does The Sarofim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.