Smith Family Foundation (Las Vegas, NV): Grantees, Accepts Applications & 990-PF

Smith Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $4,962.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $288K total, median $4,962. 40% of grants stayed in Nevada. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications: Yes; per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024: 25; $288K
Median grant: $4,962
Stays in NV: 40%; of grants
Deadline: NONE
Assets: $5.0M

How to apply

Letter specifying nature of scholarship grant desired and reasons justifying it. Contact: David J Lyon, 11 Quietwood Lane, Sandy, Ut, 8015230475 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 6 of 25 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Latter Day ToursLas Vegas, NV	Child education/field trips	$60K
Town Center WardLas Vegas, NV	Rachael earley mission	$6,000
Universal GenealogySalt Lake City, UT	Genealogy studies	$5,000
Las Vegas Alliance for Religious FreedomHenderson, NV	Church donation	$5,000
West Chicage Ysa WardWoodridge, IL	Church donation	$2,400
Hillpoint WardLas Vegas, NV	Ben judd mission	$2,400

By state: California 4 · Nevada 10 · Utah 9 · Oregon 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Smith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter specifying nature of scholarship grant desired and reasons justifying it. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Smith Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $288K across 25 grants, a median of $4,962.

Where does Smith Family Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Nevada (10 grants), Utah (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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