Private foundation · EIN 71-0938986 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James C and Norma I 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $4.3M total, median $100K. 14% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$4.3M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$76M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZGeneral support.$700K
Arizona Animal Welfare LeaguePhoenix, AZGeneral support.$250K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USANew York, NYGeneral support.$200K
St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZGeneral support.$200K
Dion's Chicago DreamChicago, ILGeneral support$175K
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$150K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$150K
Birch Community ServicesPortland, ORGeneral support$125K
Carole Robertson Center for LearningChicago, ILGeneral support$125K
Hospice of the ValleyPhoenix, AZGeneral support.$125K
JumpstartBoston, MAGeneral support$125K
Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CAGeneral support$125K
Chef Ann FoundationBoulder, COGeneral support$115K
Eye Care 4 KidsSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$100K
Job TrainMenlo Park, CAGeneral support$100K
LiftWashington, DCGeneral support$100K
Operation KindnessCarrollton, TXGeneral support$100K
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORGeneral support$100K
Portland OicPortland, ORGeneral support$100K
The BlocChicago, ILGeneral support$100K
The Farmlink ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$100K
Chicago Youth ProgramsChicago, ILGeneral support$80K
412 Food RescuePittsburg, PAGeneral support$75K
DC Central KitchenBoston, MAGeneral support$75K
Dallas Pets AliveDallas, TXGeneral support$75K
Food Recovery NetworkWashington, DCGeneral support$75K
Harvest Against HungerSeattle, WAGeneral support$75K
Luther College Nursing ProgramDecorah, IAGeneral support$75K
Phoenix House TexasDallas, TXGeneral support.$75K
StraydogGun Barrel City, TXGeneral support$75K
Urban GleanersPortland, ORGeneral support$75K
Honorhealth Desert MissionScottsdale, AZGeneral support.$50K
Sutter Roseville Medical Center FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral support$40K
Lift UpPortland, ORGeneral support$30K
Portland Fruit Tree ProjectPortland, ORGeneral support$15K
McDowell Sonoran ConservancyScottsdale, AZGeneral support.$10K
The Visiting Nurse Association of TexasDallas, TXGeneral support.$10K

By state: Arizona 6 · Illinois 5 · Oregon 6 · California 4 · Texas 5 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

James C and Norma I Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Edwad a Copley Akin Gump Et Al, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 James C and Norma I Smith Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 James C and Norma I Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.3M across 37 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does James C and Norma I Smith Foundation give?

Arizona (6 grants), Illinois (5 grants), Oregon (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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