Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Sam & Ada Petro Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Houston, Texas, with assets totaling $120,645 and annual expenses of $17,154. The foundation does not generate revenue and focuses its funding efforts on areas such as education, health, diseases and conditions, human services, and youth development. It supports initiatives in various cities including Alexandria, Colorado Springs, Georgetown, Hockley, Houston, and Stafford, across the states of Colorado, Texas, and Virginia. The foundation is directed by Sam Petro Jr, who serves without compensation and dedicates approximately 2 hours to the role.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
5 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,500 | FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH A PRACTICAL OUTREACH TO HOMES. | Colorado springs, CO, US | 2023 |
| $12,500 | FOCUS ON THE FAMILY | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH A PRACTICAL OUTREACH TO HOMES. | Colorado springs, CO, US | 2024 |
| $5,000 | BOYS & GIRLS COUNTRY OF HOUSTON | SUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES IN CRISIS BY LOVING AND NURTURING T... | Hockley, TX, US | 2022 |
| $5,000 | BOYS & GIRLS COUNTRY OF HOUSTON | SUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES IN CRISIS BY LOVING AND NURTURING T... | Hockley, TX, US | 2023 |
| $2,400 | NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES | SUPPORT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED, MULTI-PROGRAM SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY THAT STRIVES TO SUPPLY BASIC HUMAN... | Houston, TX, US | 2022 |
| $1,500 | LOAN STAR CIRCLE OF CARE | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL AND ACCESSIBLE PATIENT CENTERED HEALTHCARE ... | Georgetown, TX, US | 2024 |
| $1,000 | HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY CONDUC... | Houston, TX, US | 2022 |
| $1,000 | HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | SUPPORT OF PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERY MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY CONDUC... | Houston, TX, US | 2024 |
| $556 | ALZHEMIER'S ASSOCIATION | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS TO END ALZHEIMER'S BY ACCELERATING GLOBAL RESEARCH, DRIVING RISK REDUCTION AND E... | Houston, TX, US | 2022 |
| $500 | GUATEMALA SANA | SUPPORT OF PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN SANTA MARIA DE JESUS. | Houston, TX, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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SAM PETRO JR
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
SAM PETRO JR
DIRECTOR
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