Sarofim Foundation

EIN 237065248

Houston, TX 77057 |(713) 654-4484

Total Given 2016–2023
$20.2M
192 grants · $2.5M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
30%
supporter · 34/113 multi-year
repeat
$574.8M
Assets (2023)
113
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person FAYEZ SAROFIM
Phone (713) 654-4484
Deadlines REQUIRED CHECKLISTS AND DOCUMENTATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE INI
How to Apply UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST, FOUNDATION REQUIRES APPLICANT TO FURNISH SPECIFIED INFORMATION SET FORTH IN A CHECKLIST. IF THE REQUEST IS APPROVED, APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE TO EXECUTE A LETTER AGREEMENT THAT CONFIRMS USE OF GRANT FUNDS AND APPLICANT'S NON PRIVATE FOUNDATION STATUS.
Restrictions THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND IT WILL NOT MAKE GRANTS TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $1.5M $35.0M $1.8M 23
2017 $1.6M $36.6M $1.8M 31
2018 $1.7M $35.2M $1.6M 28
2020 N/A $35.4M $1.5M N/A
2021 $1.8M $44.0M $1.7M 23
2022 $1.9M $63.4M $21.9M 18
2023 $3.6M $574.8M $501.4M 64
2023 $8.0M $0 $1.4B 5

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 192 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$105K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$7.8M

Geographic Distribution


Texas Counties Served

86.5% of US grants · Rank #1 of 8 states $19.6M across 166 grants 12 of 254 counties

Top 10 counties

  1. 1 Harris 143 grants · $18.7M
  2. 2 Aransas 1 grant · $235K
  3. 3 Presidio 6 grants · $150K
  4. 4 Austin 5 grants · $146K
  5. 5 Montgomery 2 grants · $102K
  6. 6 Dallas 2 grants · $75K
  7. 7 Travis 2 grants · $65K
  8. 8 Brazos 1 grant · $50K
  9. 9 Fayette 1 grant · $25K
  10. 10 Chambers 1 grant · $5K
+2 more counties · 2 grants · $10K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (192 total)

Purpose
Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation Houston, TX $7,821,495 GIFTS MADE BY TRANSFEREE FOUNDATION - THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION (FEIN: 37-2090276) IN SATISFACTION OF 2022... 2023
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach Houston, TX $1,150,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2022
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach Houston, TX $969,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2021
Episcopal High School Bellaire, TX $810,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
To Educate All Children Dba Teach Houston, TX $600,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2018
Texas Children'S Hospital Houston, TX $500,000 RESEARCH AT TEXAS CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTER 2017
United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX $375,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX $311,258 $100,000 FOR 2022 GRAND GALA BALL; REMAINDER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Stages Repertory Theatre Houston, TX $250,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2016
Susan G Komen Houston Houston, TX $250,000 BREAST CANCER RESEARCH 2016
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach Houston, TX $250,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2017
Camp Aranzazu Rockport, TX $235,000 UNLIMITED HORIZONS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2016
Episcopal High School Bellaire, TX $225,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES (2022 GALA) 1ST PAYMENT ON $1 MILLION PLEDGE/VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2022
The Menil Collection Houston, TX $200,000 SUPPORT FIRE DETECTION PROJECT 2021
Awty International School Houston, TX $200,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
The Menil Collection Houston, TX $200,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2017
The Menil Collection Houston, TX $200,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2018
Alley Theatre Houston, TX $175,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
The Menil Collection Houston, TX $150,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach Houston, TX $150,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2016
Houston Ballet Houston, TX $125,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Houston, TX $125,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Houston, TX $125,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2018
Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX $120,000 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2018
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX $112,186 GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES 2023