Private foundation · EIN 58-6331843 · Wellington, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Roger B Smith Family Charitable Tr

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: 18 grants paid, $174K total, median $5,000. 17% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$174K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Danny & Ron's RescueWellington, FLUnrestricted$50K
3gen MinistriesGreenville, SCUnrestricted$30K
Fidelity Charitable TrustCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$25K
Foothills Humane SocietyColumbus, NCUnrestricted$10K
Kidsenses Inc (dba Childrens Museum)Rutherfordton, NCUnrestricted$5,000
Mondays HopeColumbus, NCUnrestricted$5,000
Rare Village FoundationMcKinney, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Salt Ponds Coalition IncCharlestown, RIUnrestricted$5,000
Spartanburg County FoundationSpartanburg, SCUnrestricted$5,000
St David Episcopal ChurchWellington, FLUnrestricted$5,000
St Francis Episcopal ChurchRutherfordton, NCUnrestricted$5,000
Steps to Hope IncColumbus, NCUnrestricted$5,000
Vinceremos Riding Center IncLoxahatchee, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Green Creek Hounds IncRutherfordton, NCUnrestricted$4,000
Charlestown Land TrustCharlestown, RIUnrestricted$2,500
South Kingstown Land TrustSouth Kingstown, RIUnrestricted$2,500
The Capital Challenge Horse ShowUpper Marlboro, MDUnrestricted$2,500
Yarmouth Public Library Association IncYarmouth Port, MAUnrestricted$2,500

By state: Florida 3 · South Carolina 2 · North Carolina 6 · Ohio 1 · Rhode Island 3 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Roger B Smith Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellington, Florida, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Roger B Smith Family Charitable Tr 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 Roger B Smith Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $174K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Roger B Smith Family Charitable Tr give?

Florida (3 grants), South Carolina (2 grants), North Carolina (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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