Grants paid in 2025
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elijah RisingHouston, TX | General Fund | $45K |
| Love With ActionsLittleton, CO | General Fund | $40K |
| Safe Families for Children WiElkhorn, WI | General Fund | $35K |
| Alongsiders International IncAlbuquerque, NM | General Fund | $30K |
| Naomis HouseWheaton, IL | General Fund | $30K |
| The Glo HouseTrevor, WI | General Fund | $25K |
| Embrace GraceHurst, TX | General Fund | $25K |
| Mount Zion Baptist CharitableMadison, WI | General Fund | $25K |
| Agape HouseWalworth, WI | General Fund | $20K |
| Hogar de VidaBurlington, WI | General Fund | $15K |
| Heal and ThriveColorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $15K |
| House of ProvidenceOxford, MI | General Fund | $15K |
| Project 82 KenyaMarietta, GA | General Fund | $15K |
| Burlington Transitional Living Center IncKansasville, WI | General Fund | $15K |
| Zoe InternationalSanta Clarita, CA | General Fund | $13K |
| C247 Fathers Arms MinistriesChicago, IL | General Fund | $10K |
| Life ChoicesBurlington, WI | General Fund | $10K |
| Hope StreetMilwaukee, WI | General Fund | $10K |
| New HorizonsNaples, FL | General Fund | $10K |
| Embers InternationalFort Lee, NJ | General Fund | $10K |
| Bethany Vision NepalKathmandu, NP | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Sacred BeginningsGrand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
By state: Wisconsin 8 · Texas 2 · Colorado 2 · Illinois 2 · New Mexico 1 · Michigan 2
About this foundation
William and Janita Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, Wisconsin, administered in care of Leslie Thorngate, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does William and Janita 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 William and Janita Smith Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $425K across 22 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does William and Janita Smith Foundation give?
Wisconsin (8 grants), Texas (2 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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