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The Sharp Foundation

Preselected recipients only Friendswood, Texas · EIN 932870063

The Sharp Foundation is a private foundation in Friendswood, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$146,581
2024$5,0001$317,996

How to apply

The Sharp 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Sharp Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Sanctuary Foster Care
Houston, TX
Operations$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Sharp Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Sharp Foundation give?

$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Sharp Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gregory L Sharp (Director) and Shelly L Sharp (Director).

What does The Sharp Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services.

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