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Earl C Sams Foundation Inc

Corp Christi, Texas  ·  EIN 741463151  ·  Private foundation

Earl C Sams Foundation Inc is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $667K in annual giving against $20.2M in assets. This page documents the 169 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Earl C Sams Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$667K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.2M
Total assets
169
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Earl C Sams Foundation Inc funds

Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, higher education, housing & homelessness, sports & recreation.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Earl C Sams Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo
COVID 19 RELIEF 2020-2021
Brownsville, TX$300K2020
Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo
ZOOFARI 2024 & GENERAL SUPPORT
Brownsville, TX$170K2024
Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo
ZOOFARI 2023 & GENERAL SUPPORT
Brownsville, TX$115K2023
Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo
ZOOFARI 2022 & GENERAL SUPPORT
Brownsville, TX$112K2022
University of Texas Foundation
GRANT FOR DR NAMBIAN PF RESEARCH
Austin, TX$100K2022
Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation
SAVING CHILDREN AND HEART DISEASE
Corpus Christi, TX$100K2022
Texas State Aquarium
CAPITAL FUND WILDLIFE RESCUE
Corpus Christi, TX$100K2022
Texas State Aquarium
CAPITAL FUND WILDLIFE RESCUE
Corpus Christi, TX$100K2023
Texas State Aquarium
CAPITAL FUND WILDLIFE RESCUE
Corpus Christi, TX$100K2024
Valley Zoological Endowment
YOU ARE THE ZOO ENDOWMENT ENHANCEMENT CAMPAIGN
Brownsville, TX$60K2020
Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation
SAVING CHILDREN AND HEART DISEASE
Corpus Christi, TX$50K2020
Hill Country Daily Bread Ministry
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Boerne, TX$40K2024
Band Parents Winston Churchill High School
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
San Antonio, TX$40K2022
Univ Tx Rio Grande Valley Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Mcallen, TX$40K2022
Port O'connor Chamber of Commerce
KING FISHER PARK PLAYGROUND
Port Oconnor, TX$35K2020

Earl C Sams Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$667K
2022$832K
2023$742K
2024$777K

How to apply for funding from Earl C Sams Foundation Inc

From Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“30 DAYS PRIOR TO BOD MEETINGS, WHICH GENERALLY ARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF MARCH, JUNE AND NOVEMBER.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at ecsams.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Earl C Sams Foundation Inc

Does Earl C Sams Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Earl C Sams Foundation Inc fund?
Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo, Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo, Valley Zoological Society Gladys Porter Zoo. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Earl C Sams Foundation Inc give in grants?
Earl C Sams Foundation Inc reported $667K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 169 grants.
Where is Earl C Sams Foundation Inc located?
Earl C Sams Foundation Inc is based in Corp Christi, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 741463151.
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About this profile. This page is built from Earl C Sams Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Earl C Sams Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.