Private foundation · EIN 26-4442351 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $320K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$320K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchHouston, TXChurch building funds$125K
Museum of Fine ArtsHouston, TXMuseum operating funds$30K
University of HoustonHouston, TXScholarships$30K
Rice UniversityHouston, TXAcademic programs student projects$30K
Westminster Presbyterian ChurchChehalis, WAChurch building repairs$20K
Presbyterian SchoolHouston, TXSupport for educational abd atheletic programs$15K
CancareHouston, TXOne-on-one support for cancer patients$15K
Neamiah CenterHouston, TXEducational funds for underprivileged children$10K
Presbyterian Childrens HomeAustin, TXChrist centered children services$10K
Resonate ChurchPullman, WAMissionary outreach expansion$10K
Therapy Pet PalsAustin, TXAnimal assisted therapy for hospitalized persons$5,000
Texas Wildlife CenterHouston, TXProviding rehabilitation of native wildlife$5,000
SerenityHouston, TXHealing prayer ministry$5,000
Memorial Park ConcervancyHouston, TXPark renewal and enhancementof grounds$5,000
Holly HallHouston, TXChristian retirement community support$5,000

By state: Texas 13 · Washington 2

About this foundation

Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Carol R Haney, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $320K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (13 grants), Washington (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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