Sasser Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-1385776

Foundation Overview

Based in Galveston, TX, Sasser Family Foundation Inc has awarded 234 grants totaling $909,500 to organizations in Texas, Colorado and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$909,500
Total Assets
$2,775,336
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
68
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 47%

32 of 68 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Texas

79% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Galveston (58%), Austin (19%), Houston (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+260%

Strong 260% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sasser Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Pj Library $1,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2024
Catholic Charities $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Food Pantry 2024
Easter Seals $1,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2024
National Constitution Center $1,750 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2024
Family And Community Engagement $1,750 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Undue Medical Debt (Aka Rip Medical Debt) $2,000 Long Island City, NY, US 1 To 1 Match For Texas 2024
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2024
Sanctuary Foster Care $2,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2024
Heifer International $2,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2024
African Childrens Haven $2,000 Anacortes, WA, US Programs 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Galveston $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Galveston Children's Museum $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Highest Use 2024
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2024
Texas Jewish Historical Society $2,500 Austin, TX, US Jimmy Kessler Fund 2024
Smile Train $2,500 New York, NY, US Programs 2024
Galveston Education Foundation $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Galveston College Foundation $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Access To Scholarship Fund 2024
Comp-u-dopt $2,500 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Casa Of Galveston County $2,500 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2024
Utmb School Of Nursing $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Support Nursing Students 2024
Ryse Residential Your Services $3,750 Honolulu, HI, US Disaster Recovery 2024
Mental Health Kohua $3,750 Honolulu, HI, US Youth Mental Health Programs 2024
Christina Sullivan Foundation $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2024
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Serjobs $5,000 Houston, TX, US Galveston Program 2024
Shalom Austin $5,000 Austin, TX, US Jewish Family Service 2024
St Vincents House $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Family Service Center $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Tunnel To Towers $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2024
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2024
Sammy's House $7,500 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
United Way Galveston $12,000 Galveston, TX, US $1,500 To Each St. Vincents, Big Brothers 2024
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2024
Pj Library $1,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2024
Catholic Charities $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Food Pantry 2024
Easter Seals $1,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2024
National Constitution Center $1,750 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2024
Family And Community Engagement $1,750 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Undue Medical Debt (Aka Rip Medical Debt) $2,000 Long Island City, NY, US 1 To 1 Match For Texas 2024
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2024
Sanctuary Foster Care $2,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2024
Heifer International $2,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2024
African Childrens Haven $2,000 Anacortes, WA, US Programs 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Galveston $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Galveston Children's Museum $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Highest Use 2024
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2024
Texas Jewish Historical Society $2,500 Austin, TX, US Jimmy Kessler Fund 2024
Smile Train $2,500 New York, NY, US Programs 2024
Galveston Education Foundation $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Galveston College Foundation $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Access To Scholarship Fund 2024
Comp-u-dopt $2,500 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Casa Of Galveston County $2,500 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2024
Utmb School Of Nursing $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Support Nursing Students 2024
Ryse Residential Your Services $3,750 Honolulu, HI, US Disaster Recovery 2024
Mental Health Kohua $3,750 Honolulu, HI, US Youth Mental Health Programs 2024
Christina Sullivan Foundation $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2024
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Serjobs $5,000 Houston, TX, US Galveston Program 2024
Shalom Austin $5,000 Austin, TX, US Jewish Family Service 2024
St Vincents House $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Family Service Center $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
Tunnel To Towers $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2024
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2024
Sammy's House $7,500 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2024
United Way Galveston $12,000 Galveston, TX, US $1,500 To Each St. Vincents, Big Brothers 2024
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2024
Galveston Children's Museum $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Highest Use 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Comp-u-dopt $2,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Galveston Education Foundation $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Heifer International $2,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2023
Casa Of Galveston County $2,000 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2023
Moody Early Childhood Center $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Family Service Center $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2023
Tunnel To Towers $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2023
Rip Medical Debt $2,000 Long Island City, NY, US 1 To 1 Match For Texas 2023
Galveston County Recovery Fund $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Smile Train $2,000 New York, NY, US Programs 2023
Utmb School Of Nursing $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Support Nursing Students 2023
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $3,000 Honolulu, HI, US Disaster Recovery 2023
Maui Food Bank $3,000 Wailuku, HI, US Disaster Recovery 2023
Shalom Austin $3,000 Austin, TX, US Jewish Family Service 2023
Magellan International School $3,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2023
Sammy's House $6,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
United Way Galveston $10,000 Galveston, TX, US $1,500 To Each St. Vincents, Big Brothers 2023
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2023
Build Galveston $25,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2023
Galveston Children's Museum $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Highest Use 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Comp-u-dopt $2,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Galveston Education Foundation $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Heifer International $2,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2023
Casa Of Galveston County $2,000 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2023
Moody Early Childhood Center $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Family Service Center $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2023
Tunnel To Towers $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2023
Rip Medical Debt $2,000 Long Island City, NY, US 1 To 1 Match For Texas 2023
Galveston County Recovery Fund $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Smile Train $2,000 New York, NY, US Programs 2023
Utmb School Of Nursing $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Support Nursing Students 2023
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,500 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation $3,000 Honolulu, HI, US Disaster Recovery 2023
Maui Food Bank $3,000 Wailuku, HI, US Disaster Recovery 2023
Shalom Austin $3,000 Austin, TX, US Jewish Family Service 2023
Magellan International School $3,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2023
Sammy's House $6,000 Austin, TX, US Unrestricted 2023
United Way Galveston $10,000 Galveston, TX, US $1,500 To Each St. Vincents, Big Brothers 2023
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2023
Build Galveston $25,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2023
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2022
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs - Greater Houston $2,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2022
Casa Of Galveston County $2,000 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2022
Exodus Road $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Programs 2022
Family Promise Of The South Bay $6,000 Torrance, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Heifer International $1,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2022
Mdrtcoast $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Programs 2022
Moody Early Childhood Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Sammy's House $6,000 Austin, TX, US Building Repair 2022
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Shalom Austin $5,000 Austin, TX, US Family Service Center 2022
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Smile Train $2,000 New York, NY, US Programs 2022
Southern Texas Assie Rescue $1,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Vincent's House $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Sunshine Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
United Way Galveston $4,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Galveston Education Foundation $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2022
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs - Greater Houston $2,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2022
Casa Of Galveston County $2,000 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2022
Exodus Road $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Programs 2022
Family Promise Of The South Bay $6,000 Torrance, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Heifer International $1,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2022
Mdrtcoast $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Programs 2022
Moody Early Childhood Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Sammy's House $6,000 Austin, TX, US Building Repair 2022
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Shalom Austin $5,000 Austin, TX, US Family Service Center 2022
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Smile Train $2,000 New York, NY, US Programs 2022
Southern Texas Assie Rescue $1,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Vincent's House $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Sunshine Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
United Way Galveston $4,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Galveston Education Foundation $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2022
Big Brotherbig Sister $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs - Greater Houston $2,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2022
Casa Of Galveston County $2,000 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2022
Exodus Road $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Programs 2022
Family Promise Of The South Bay $6,000 Torrance, CA, US Unrestricted 2022
Heifer International $1,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2022
Mdrtcoast $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Programs 2022
Moody Early Childhood Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Sammy's House $6,000 Austin, TX, US Building Repair 2022
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Shalom Austin $5,000 Austin, TX, US Family Service Center 2022
Smart Family Literacy $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Smile Train $2,000 New York, NY, US Programs 2022
Southern Texas Assie Rescue $1,000 Houston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
St Vincent's House $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Sunshine Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2022
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2022
United Way Galveston $4,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
Galveston Education Foundation $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2022
African Children's Haven $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2021
Better Parks For Galveston $20,000 Galveston, TX, US Program 2021
Big Brotherbig Sister $4,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2021
Casa Of Galveston County $1,000 Texas City, TX, US Programs 2021
Faith In Practice $1,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2021
Family Promise Of The South Bay $6,000 Torrance, CA, US Unrestricted 2021
Family Service Center $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2021
Galveston Education Foundation $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarship 2021
Heifer International $2,500 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2021
Magelian International School $1,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2021
Sammy's House $6,000 Austin, TX, US Building Repair 2021
Sea Scout Base Camp $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarships 2021
Second Servings $2,000 Bellaire, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Shalom Austin $6,000 Austin, TX, US Family Service Center 2021
Smile Train $2,000 New York, NY, US Programs 2021
St Vincent's House $500 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2021
Unbound Houston $5,000 Austin, TX, US Scholarships 2021
United Way Galveston $12,500 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2021
Ut School Of Social Work $5,000 Austin, TX, US Perinatal Conference 2021
African Children's Haven $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2020
Bg Club Of Galveston $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2020
Casa Of Williamson County $4,000 Georgetown, TX, US Programs 2020
Comp-u-dopt $1,000 Houston, TX, US Program 2020
Early Childhood Education Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Unrestricted 2020
Faith In Practice $3,000 Houston, TX, US Programs 2020
Galveston Education Foundation $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarship 2020
Jewish Family Service $4,000 Austin, TX, US Programs 2020
Resource And Crisis Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2020
Second Servings $5,000 Bellaire, TX, US Covid-19 2020
Smart Family Literacy $500 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2020
St Vincent's House $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2020
The Exodus Road $2,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Programs 2020
The Little Market $2,000 Santa Ana, CA, US Programs 2020
United Way Galveston $25,000 Galveston, TX, US Covid-19 2020
Utmb $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarships 2020
Utmb-baby Friendly $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Baby Friendly Initiative 2020
African Children's Haven $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
Bg Club Of Galveston $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
Big Brother Big Sister Of America $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
Ecp At Shalom Austin $2,000 Austin, TX, US Programs 2018
Friends Of Round Rock Public Library $4,000 Round Rock, TX, US Books For Children 2018
Galveston Education Foundation $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarship 2018
Galveston Opera House $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarship 2018
Giving Austin Labor Support (gals) $1,000 Austin, TX, US Programs 2018
Heifer International $1,000 Little Rock, AR, US Programs 2018
Hugs Of Galveston $500 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
La Leche League International $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Unrestricted 2018
Moody Early Childhood Center $1,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
Mothers Milk Bank Of Austin $2,000 Austin, TX, US Programs 2018
Resource And Crisis Center $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
Smile Train $1,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted 2018
Socalhearts $1,500 Long Beach, CA, US Summer Camp 2018
St Vincent's House $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Programs 2018
Utmb Olli Program $2,000 Galveston, TX, US Scholarships 2018
Utmb-baby Friendly $5,000 Galveston, TX, US Baby Friendly Initiative 2018
Ut School Of Social Work $1,000 Austin, TX, US Programs 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Sasser Family Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-1385776
Website N/A
Address 7221 BROADWAY ST Galveston, TX 77554-8915

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sasser Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Dominick Sasser
Director Barbara Sasser
Director Emily Sasser Bray

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.