//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Sam And Ada Petro Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Sam Petro. It holds total assets of $112K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have decreased from $305K in 2011 to $121K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Sam And Ada Petro Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $65K, with a median grant of $778. Annual giving has grown from $13K in 2020 to $16K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $37K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $13K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Texas, Virginia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sam And Ada Petro Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TX, VA.
Sam And Ada Petro Foundation has distributed a total of $65K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $778, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $13K.
Sam And Ada Petro Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam And Ada Petro Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Petro Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$17K
Total Assets
$121K
Fair Market Value
$121K
Net Worth
$120K
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$6K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$65K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$778
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus On The FamilyTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH A PRACTICAL OUTREACH TO HOMES. | Colorado Springs, CO | $13K | 2023 |
| Loan Star Circle Of CareTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL AND ACCESSIBLE PATIENT CENTERED HEALTHCARE FOR OUT TEXAS NEIGHBORS. | Georgetown, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationSUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY CONDUCT ADVANCED MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS. | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Guatemala SanaSUPPORT OF PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN SANTA MARIA DE JESUS. | Houston, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of UsaTO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO A NATIONAL NETWORK OF AGENCIES COMMITTED TO ENCOUNTERING THOSE ALONG THE MARGINS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAITH. | Alexandria, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Country Of HoustonSUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES IN CRISIS BY LOVING AND NURTURING THEM IN A CHRISTIAN HOME ENVIRONMENT. | Hockley, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterSUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH AND PREVENTION, AND THROUGH EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, TRAINEES, PROFESSIONALS, EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC. | Houston, TX | $250 | 2022 |
| Northwest Assistance MinistriesSUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED, MULTI-PROGRAM SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY THAT STRIVES TO SUPPLY BASIC HUMAN NEEDS THROUGH NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS. | Houston, TX | $2K | 2020 |
| Northland Christian SchoolSUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT OFFER THE BEST FOR CHILDREN IN ACADEMICS, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, FINE ARTS, AND ATHLETICS. | Houston, TX | $1K | 2020 |
| Alzhemier'S AssociationSUPPORT OF PROGRAMS TO END ALZHEIMER'S BY ACCELERATING GLOBAL RESEARCH, DRIVING RISK REDUCTION AND EARLY DETECTION, AND MAXIMIZING QUALITY CARE AND SUPPORT. | Houston, TX | $556 | 2020 |
| St Judes Chirldren'S Research HospitalSUPPORT OF PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE CURES, AND MEANS OF PREVENTION, FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH AND TREATMENT. | Memphis, TN | $250 | 2020 |