Sarofim Foundation
EIN 237065248
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
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
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
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harris
- 2 Aransas
- 3 Presidio
- 4 Austin
- 5 Montgomery
- 6 Dallas
- 7 Travis
- 8 Brazos
- 9 Fayette
- 10 Chambers
+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 |