Throughout his life Mr. Sarofim exhibited an unshakable faith in what was possible through a steadfast and a disciplined approach to excellence, hard work and trust in others. These are the same principles that guide Sarofim Foundation forward today.

With a relentless optimism that would characterize his approach throughout his lifetime, Mr. Sarofim founded Fayez Sarofim & Co. in 1958, to become the largest investment advisory firm in the Southwest. Quietly, patiently, and with a consistent vision anchored in his belief in “betting on people as the most important thing,” early clients included many non-profits, endowments, and foundations that shaped his personal philanthropic vision. The result of his generosity has had a significant, lasting impact on the Houston community and beyond, particularly in education, healthcare and the arts.

Currently, the Foundation’s leadership is engaged in a strategic planning process to define its approach and role as one of Houston’s largest philanthropic entities. The Sarofim Foundation Board is honored to build on Mr. Sarofim’s history of investing in our community in powerful, intentional ways.

Christopher Sarofim
Christopher Sarofim is the Chairman of Fayez Sarofim & Co., President of Sarofim International Management Company and a Director of The Sarofim Group. With an AB in History from Princeton University, he sits on the boards of Kemper Corporation, Wood Partners, Flame Acquisition Corp, Highland Resources, Inc. and the George R. Brown Partnership. Christopher is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Brown Foundation, Inc., Baylor College of Medicine and on the Advisory Committee of MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors. 

William Gentry Lee, Jr.
Gentry Lee is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Fayez Sarofim & Co., a director of The Sarofim Group and a member of the Company’s Executive and Investment committees. He holds an MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School and a BA with High Honors in Economics from Vanderbilt University. In addition to Sarofim Foundation, he is currently on the boards of Wood Partners and of St. John’s School.

Raye White
One of its founding members and a Chartered Investment Counselor, Mrs. Raye White is the Executive Vice President and Compliance Officer of Fayez Sarofim & Co. In addition to her Sarofim Foundation Board responsibilities, she is a Lifetime Director for University of St. Thomas and of Christus Health. 

Ryan Dolibois
Ryan Dolibois, the Foundation’s inaugural Executive Director, is a nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience in executive management, fundraising, strategic planning, and teaching. Most recently, he served as the Executive Director of Yellowstone Schools, with prior leadership roles at Episcopal High School, YES Prep Public Schools, and Teach for America. He holds a BA from the College of William and Mary and an MEd from National Louis University.