The Sarofim Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sarofim Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $130 million in 90 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $8.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130 million
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$3.2 billion
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25.7 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $25.7 million | 62 | $2.6 billion |
| 2024 | $130 million | 90 | $3.2 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Ryan Dolibois 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
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 84 | $96.8 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $3.1 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $62,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas | General charitable purposes | $8.0 million |
| Harris Health Strategic Fund | General charitable purposes | $6.0 million |
| Kinkaid School Inc | General charitable purposes | $6.0 million |
| St John's School | General charitable purposes | $6.0 million |
| Alley Theatre | General charitable purposes | $5.2 million |
| Foundation for Jones Hall | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Jesuit Cristo Rey High School of Houston | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Camp For All Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Houston Charter Seed Fund | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| McCombs School of Business | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| The Hobby Center Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5.0 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | General charitable purposes | $4.1 million |
| Princeton University | General charitable purposes | $4.0 million |
| Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Fund | General charitable purposes | $3.0 million |
| Houston Christian University | General charitable purposes | $3.0 million |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | General charitable purposes | $2.0 million |
| Episcopal High School | General charitable purposes | $1.5 million |
| DePelchin Children's Center | General charitable purposes | $1.5 million |
| Halo House Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1.5 million |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | General charitable purposes | $1.1 million |
| St George's School | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Target Hunger | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries | General charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | General charitable purposes | $750,000 |
| The Saint Constantine School | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General charitable purposes | $400,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | General charitable purposes | $375,000 |
| Prounitas Inc | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| YES Prep | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| KIPP Texas Inc | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| The Beta Foundation dba Beta Academy | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Etoile Academy Inc | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Agape Development | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| Houston Ballet | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
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?
$130 million in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Sarofim Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher B Sarofim (Director, Chair), Raye G White (Director, Secretary), William Gentry Lee Jr (Director, Treasurer) and Ryan Dolibois (Executive Director).
What does The Sarofim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.