Private foundation · EIN 33-1211325 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Smith Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $13K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.1M
Median grant
$13K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iowa State University FoundationAmes, IAScholarship$1.0M
Arnolds Park High School Alumni AssociationMilford, IAScholarship$20K
Marcus-Meridian Cleghorn FoundationMarcus, IAScholarship$13K
Viborg Public SchoolViborg, SDScholarship$10K
Okoboji Education FoundationMilford, IAScholarship$7,500

By state: Iowa 4 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

Smith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Thomas & Evonne Smith, 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 Smith Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Smith Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 5 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Smith Family Foundation give?

Iowa (4 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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