Private foundation · EIN 76-6076267 · Houston, Texas

William a and Madeline Welder 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $822K total, median $20K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$822K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXNeuroendocrine pancreatic cancer research - dr. james yao$55K
Baylor UniversityWaco, TXJacquelyn m royce endowed scholarship$50K
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXProstate cancer moonshot program - dr. chris logothetis research$50K
Council on RecoveryHouston, TXTreatment/recovery services in memory of anne shallenberger$40K
Seeds of HopeEncinitas, CAEducation$40K
Broken HalosFlower Mound, TXThe haven$35K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXAt the direction of dr. joe aoun$30K
Strake Jesuit High SchoolHouston, TXOne year tuition and related costs$27K
Caney Baptist ChurchStreetman, TXUnrestricted$25K
Pathways for Little FeetHouston, TXAdoption grants in memory of anne shallenberger$25K
Retina Research FoundationHouston, TXIn honor of dr. alice mcpherson and former board members jacquelyn royce and joseph royce$25K
St Thomas High SchoolHouston, TXOne year tuition and related costs$25K
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXThe briscoe center$25K
Atascocita Methodist ChurchHumble, TXBuilding program$20K
Fort Bend Christian AcademySugar Land, TXUnrestricted$20K
Phi Delta Theta FoundationOxford, OHUnrestricted$20K
Student Mobilization IncConway, ARUnrestricted$20K
Texas Heart InstituteHouston, TXAt the direction of dr. perrin$20K
The Houston BalletHouston, TXIn memory of patricia osborne$20K
University of St ThomasHouston, TXOne-half restricted for the annual fund and one-half restricted for the monaghan scholarship$20K
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TXResearch under the direction of dr. hebert$20K
Ut Health - Office of DevelopmentHouston, TXIn honor of dr. melina kibbe, president$20K
Andover Augusta Rail Trail Initiative IncAndover, KSUnrestricted$15K
Nery's PromiseRichmond, TXUnrestricted$15K
Orpheum Performing Arts Centre LtdWichita, KSUnrestricted$15K
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXDobie paisano fellowship project$15K
Baylor Scott & White Central Texas FoundationTemple, TXMagic at mclane children's$10K
Bayou Bend Collection and GardensHouston, TXIn memory of patricia osborne$10K
Christ Church CathedralHouston, TXAt risk youth program$10K
DocfestMissouri City, TXUnrestricted$10K
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Houston Audubon SocietyHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXThe sheena g stubbers scholars awards fund$10K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXDr. william zoghbi's research$10K
Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
The Blue Bird CircleHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXIn recognition of wayne gibbons for his long time support$10K
Ut Health - Office of DevelopmentHouston, TXUnrestricted$10K
Bach Society of HoustonHouston, TXIn honor of douglas koch$5,000
University of Texas SystemAustin, TXUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Texas 35 · California 1 · Kansas 2 · Ohio 1 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

William a and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Jp Morgan Svcs, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 William a and Madeline Welder 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 a and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $822K across 40 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does William a and Madeline Welder Smith Foundation give?

Texas (35 grants), California (1 grants), Kansas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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