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Sarofim Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 237065248  ·  Private foundation

Based in Houston, Texas, Sarofim Foundation has awarded $18.8M across 164 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$8.2M
Total assets
164
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Sarofim Foundation funds

Sarofim Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, men boys, women girls.

black communitieschildrenmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sarofim Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation
GIFTS MADE BY TRANSFEREE FOUNDATION - THE SAROFIM FOUNDATION (FEIN: 37-2090276) IN SATISFACTION OF 2022 UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME REQUIREMENT - D
Houston, TX$7.8M2023
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$1.1M2022
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$969K2021
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$950K2020
Episcopal High School
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Bellaire, TX$810K2023
Texas Children's Hospital
RESEARCH AT TEXAS CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTER
Houston, TX$500K2017
United Way of Greater Houston
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$375K2023
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston
$100,000 FOR 2022 GRAND GALA BALL; REMAINDER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$311K2023
Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$250K2017
Episcopal High School
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES (2022 GALA) 1ST PAYMENT ON $1 MILLION PLEDGE/VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Bellaire, TX$225K2022
Awty International School
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$200K2023
The Menil Collection
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Houston, TX$200K2017
The Menil Collection
SUPPORT FIRE DETECTION PROJECT
Houston, TX$200K2021
The Menil Collection
SUPPORT FIRE DETECTION PROJECT
Houston, TX$200K2020
Alley Theatre
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Houston, TX$175K2023

Sarofim Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.6M
2020$1.9M
2021$1.8M
2022$1.9M
2023$11.6M

How to apply for funding from Sarofim Foundation

From Sarofim Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“REQUIRED CHECKLISTS AND DOCUMENTATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE INI”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Sarofim Foundation

Does Sarofim Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Sarofim Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Sarofim Foundation fund?
Sarofim Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation, Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach, Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sarofim Foundation give in grants?
Sarofim Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.8M over 164 grants.
Where is Sarofim Foundation located?
Sarofim Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237065248.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sarofim Foundation'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 Sarofim Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.