Private foundation · EIN 75-6314114 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $932K total, median $25K. 96% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Religious, charitable, educational, scientific & literary purposes in grayson county, texas and surrounding areas focusing on increasing knowledge of physicians/surgeons in grayson county through lectures &

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$932K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
96%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$21M

How to apply

Letter format Contact: Kelly Garlock - Bank of America N, Po Box 830241, Dallas, Tx, 2142091965, N/A Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Religious, charitable, educational, scientific & literary purposes in grayson county, texas and surrounding areas focusing on increasing knowledge of physicians/surgeons in grayson county through lectures &

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meals on Wheels of TexomaSherman, TXUnrestricted general$170K
Denison Arts CouncilDenison, TXUnrestricted general$100K
Child & Family Guidance Center of TexomaSherman, TXUnrestricted general$100K
Texoma Family ShelterDenison, TXUnrestricted general$75K
Grayson County Children's Advocacy CtrSherman, TXUnrestricted general$50K
Boys & Girls Club of Sherman IncSherman, TXUnrestricted general$50K
Masterkey Ministries of Grayson CountySherman, TXUnrestricted general$40K
Denison Isd Education FoundationDenison, TXUnrestricted general$40K
Family Promise of Grayson County IncSherman, TXUnrestricted general$35K
Barnabas Center Food PantryDenison, TXUnrestricted general$30K
CASA of Grayson CountySherman, TXUnrestricted general$30K
American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MDUnrestricted general$25K
Denison Main Street IncDenison, TXUnrestricted general$25K
Rehabilitation CenterSherman, TXUnrestricted general$25K
New Beginning Fellowship ChurchDenison, TXUnrestricted general$22K
Grant Halliburton FoundationDallas, TXUnrestricted general$20K
Women RockSherman, TXUnrestricted general$20K
Greater Texoma Health ClinicDenison, TXUnrestricted general$20K
United Way of Grayson CountySherman, TXUnrestricted general$15K
House of Eli IncSherman, TXUnrestricted general$15K
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TXUnrestricted general$10K
Denison Performing Arts IncDenison, TXUnrestricted general$10K
Red River Railroad MuseumDenison, TXUnrestricted general$5,000

By state: Texas 22 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter format Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $932K across 23 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Clara B & W Aubrey Smith Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (22 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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