The Sarofim Foundation
Houston, Texas · EIN 372090276 · Private foundation
The Sarofim Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $9.7M in grants paid and $2.57B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 62 individual grants from this funder — $9.7M awarded across 2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Sarofim Foundation funds
The Sarofim Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Princeton, NJ | $2.0M | 2024 |
| Baylor College of Medicine GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $2.0M | 2024 |
| United Way of Greater Houston GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $375K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Sarofim Foundation
From The Sarofim Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sarofim Foundation
- Does The Sarofim Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Sarofim Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Sarofim Foundation fund?
- The Sarofim Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Princeton University, Baylor College of Medicine, United Way of Greater Houston. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sarofim Foundation give in grants?
- The Sarofim Foundation reported $9.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.7M over 62 grants.
- Where is The Sarofim Foundation located?
- The Sarofim Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 372090276.
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