The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It makes grants to other organizations to assist them in conducting their direct charitable activities.
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation gave $5.7M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $140K), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,748,357
- -76.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,204
- -71.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,133,846
- -32.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (15 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Kristen Garcia as the contact and says to contact her for details about the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Kristen Garcia
Mailing address: 2929 Carlisle Street Suite 370, Dallas, TX 75024
Phone: (214) 528-2225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Mark's School of Texas ($2.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 216 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 22% to recipients in the District of Columbia. Smaller shares went to recipients in Virginia (4%), Colorado (3%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 33 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $126K; repeat grants $214K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 295% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 699% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $24.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's School of Texas Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $2,000,000 |
| Blair House Foundation Washington DC, DC | Humanitarian | $1,250,000 |
| Parks for Downtown Dallas Dallas, TX | Support of Public Parks | $1,000,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Reston, VA | Humanitarian | $250,000 |
| The Alliance for Choice in Education Greenwood Village, CO | Educational Support | $200,000 |
| The Unit Foundation Vass, NC | Veteran Support | $125,000 |
| Denison Ministries Dallas, TX | Religious Support | $100,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Religious Support | $100,000 |
| St Philip's School and Community Center Dallas, TX | Educational Support | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army of North Texas Dallas, TX | Humanitarian | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,133,846 | $1,116,031 | $5,943,243 | $5,748,357 | 41 | $5,748,357 | $806,564 | $822,536 |
| 2023 | $14,961,058 | $20,205,284 | $24,294,878 | $24,166,250 | 50 | $24,166,250 | $1,364,718 | $1,053,192 |
| 2022 | $19,043,652 | $14,495,289 | $10,274,570 | $10,160,892 | 44 | $10,160,892 | $195,400 | $1,147,559 |
| 2021 | $14,823,836 | $1,941,459 | $1,526,431 | $1,454,003 | 48 | $1,454,003 | $1,448,211 | $1,754,309 |
| 2020 | $14,407,808 | $12,037,165 | $1,266,845 | $1,227,787 | 33 | — | $324,942 | $348,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $823K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing says it makes grants to organizations for their direct charitable activities; it does not state a separate mission. Examples of supported organizations include St. Mark’s School of Texas, which describes itself as a boys’ college preparatory school aiming to provide a well-rounded education, and St. Philip’s School and Community Center, which says it serves children and families, with particular emphasis on low- and moderate-income families, through education, Christian principles, and community services.
Other 2024 recipients included the Blair House Foundation, whose stated mission is renovating and refurbishing Blair House for the U.S. government, and The Unit Foundation, which says it serves Special Forces and veteran unit members and Gold Star Families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $5,748,357. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $2,000,000 to St. Mark’s School of Texas for educational support, $1,250,000 to the Blair House Foundation for humanitarian purposes, and $1,000,000 to Parks for Downtown Dallas for public parks. Other notable grants included $250,000 to Young America’s Foundation, $200,000 to The Alliance for Choice in Education, and $125,000 to The Unit Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry Ross Perot Jr. as trustee and vice president/trustee; Sarah F. Perot as trustee and president/secretary; Darcy Glen Anderson as trustee; and J. Y. Robb III as trustee and assistant secretary.
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation is led by Sarah F Perot, Trustee, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah F Perot
Trustee, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Glen Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry Ross Perot Jr.
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J Y Robb III
Trustee & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation
How much does The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation give each year?
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation gave $5.7M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24.2M across 50 grants.
What is The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $140,204, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation that year got $126K on average.
Where does The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation give grants?
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (26 grants) and Washington DC, DC (3 grants).
Does The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (14 grants), "Religious Support" (9 grants) and "Educational Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Mark's School of Texas ($2,025,000 across 2 grants), Blair House Foundation ($1,250,000) and Parks for Downtown Dallas ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation?
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $823K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing says it makes grants to organizations for their direct charitable activities; it does not state a separate mission. Examples of supported organizations include St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation?
The filing names Kristen Garcia as the contact and says to contact her for details about the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1964344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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