THE LOUISA STUDE SAROFIM FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$10.5M
25 grants · $1.2M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$200K
typical big bets · $200K–$400K
grant size
50%
supporter · 8/16 multi-year
repeat
$3.0M
Assets · 2021
16
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
6462135100
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.1M | $7.1M | $27K | 4 |
| 2017 | $950K | $6.8M | $216K | 3 |
| 2018 | $7.2M | $3.4M | $6.8M | 9 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.7M | $447K | N/A |
| 2020 | $757K | $3.0M | $256K | 4 |
| 2021 | $193K | $3.0M | $396K | 2 |
| 2022 | $200K | $2.7M | $106K | 1 |
| 2023 | $39K | $2.9M | $41K | 1 |
| 2024 | $51K | $3.1M | $49K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 25 grants on record
Minimum
$39K
25th Pctl
$200K
Median
$200K
Average
$418K
75th Pctl
$400K
Maximum
$3.1M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISA S SAROFIM | TRUSTEE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER SAROFIM | TRUSTEE | — |
| ALLISON SAROFIM | TRUSTEE | — |
| MARY L PORTER | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (25 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENIL FOUNDATION INC | HOUSTON, TX | $3,115,863 | OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTIN, TX | $1,500,000 | OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| MENIL COLLECTION | HOUSTON, TX | $550,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON | HOUSTIN, TX | $500,000 | OPERATIONS | 2016 |
| SANTA FE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL | SANTA FE, NM | $500,000 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, | 2018 |
| SITE SANTA FE | SANTA FE, NM | $400,000 | CONTEMPORARY ART | 2018 |
| HOUSTON GRAND OPERA | HOUSTON, TX | $400,000 | SUPPORTS CLASSICAL MUSIC | 2018 |
| ALLEY THEATER | HOUSTON, TX | $400,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION | WASHINGTON, DC | $400,000 | CTR STUDY MODERN ART | 2018 |
| HOUSTON GRAND OPERA | HOUSTON, TX | $300,000 | SUPPORTS CLASSICAL MUSIC | 2020 |
| MENIL FOUNDATION INC | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 | OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | PRINCETON, NJ | $250,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| HOUSTON GRAND OPERA | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | SUPPORTS CLASSICAL MUSIC | 2016 |
| ALLEY THEATER | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2016 |
| THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | CTR STUDY MODERN ART | 2016 |
| SITE SANTA FE | SANTA FE, NM | $200,000 | CONTEMPORARY ART | 2017 |
| HOPITAL ALBERT SCHWEITZER HAITI | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2022 |
| ST JOHN'S SCHOOL | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| THE GRANT FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $119,175 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH | SANTA FE, NM | $112,600 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH | SANTA FE, NM | $87,400 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2020 |
| THE GRANT FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $80,825 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2021 |
| ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $51,251 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2024 |
| SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH | SANTA FE, NM | $39,104 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2023 |