Private foundation · EIN 46-1709171 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Re Bob and Vivian Smith 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: 20 grants paid, $391K total, median $18K. 80% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$391K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in TX
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Faustina Catholic ChurchFulshear, TXGeneral support$50K
University of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$30K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral support$25K
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXGeneral support$25K
The Spirit Cookers IncWillis, TXGeneral support$25K
Wreaths Across America - HoustonKingwood, TXGeneral support$25K
Arbor PreschoolHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Sunshine Kids FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Theater Under the StarsHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral support$20K
St Edwards UniversityAustin, TXGeneral support$16K
Astrodome Conservancy GrantHouston, TXGeneral support$15K
Epilepsy FoundationLandover, MDGeneral support$15K
Folds of Honor South Texas AaFriendswood, TXGeneral support$15K
Houston Food BankHouston, TXGeneral support$15K
Kids Meals IncHouston, TXGenral support$15K
Make a Wish FoundationStafford, TXGeneral support$10K
St Jude Children's ResearchMemphis, TNGeneral support$10K
Houston Arboretum & NatureHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
Lily's Toy BoxHouston, TXGeneral support$10K

By state: Texas 16 · Maryland 2 · New York 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, 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 Re Bob and Vivian Smith 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 Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $391K across 20 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation give?

Texas (16 grants), Maryland (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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