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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 public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.8M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$8.2M
Assets (FY2021)
164
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Various Charities Made by Transferee Foundation, Knowledge Arts Foundation Dba Teach. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Sarofim Foundation give in grants?
Sarofim Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Sarofim Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.