Private foundation · EIN 63-6049793 · Alex City, Alabama

Don McQueen Smith 1963 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: 4 grants paid, $177K total, median $40K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$177K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in AL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Corey's KidsFramingham, MAYouth$57K
Dale Smith Charitable FundOmaha, NEDonor advised fund$40K
David and Donna Smith Charitable FundCharlotte, NCDonor advised fund$40K
Howard Smith Charitable FundOmaha, NEDonor advised fund$40K

By state: Nebraska 2 · Massachusetts 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Don McQueen Smith 1963 Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Alex City, Alabama, administered in care of Howard Smith, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Don McQueen Smith 1963 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 Don McQueen Smith 1963 Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $177K across 4 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Don McQueen Smith 1963 Charitable Tr give?

Nebraska (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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