Private foundation · EIN 76-6084284 · Livingston, Texas

Smith Family 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: 36 grants paid, $405K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$405K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center of Hope Polk CountyLivingston, TXDonation$40K
Wheelchairs for WarriorsLivingston, TXDonation$30K
Polk County CaresBolivar, MOOperations$25K
Saafe HouseLivingston, TXOperations$16K
Sanctuary of HopeLivingston, TXDonation$16K
FIRST Baptist Church of LivingstonLivingston, TXDonation$15K
Iserve365Chester, TXOperations$11K
American Association of UniversityWashington, DCOperations$11K
Polk County Commerce CenterLivingston, TXDonation$11K
SPCA of Polk CountyLivingston, TXDonation$11K
Brian Perry Memorial Scholarship FdLivingston, TXScholarship$11K
Mental Health Advancement FdnLivingston, TXDonation$11K
Acts Two Ministries International Keith & Maria Ministries IncLivingston, TXReligious$10K
City of Livingston MunicipalLivingston, TXOperations$10K
Green & White Scholarship FundLivingston, TXEducation$10K
Livingston Police DepartmentLivingston, TXOperations$10K
Livingston Volunteer Fire DepartmenLivingston, TXOperations$10K
Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire DepartmeLivingston, TXOperations$10K
Grace Pregnancy Outreach CenterLivingston, TXOperations$10K
Family Life ChurchLivingston, TXOperations$10K
House of MaryLivingston, TXOperations$10K
Childrenz HavenLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Livingston Fire DepartmentLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Faith Military Support GroupLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Making Sports PossibleLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Polk County Sheriff's OfficeLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Tx Polk CtyLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Blanchard Baptist ChurchLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Grace Family ChurchLivingston, TXDonation$10K
The House of Miracles ChurchLivingston, TXDonation$10K
Onalska Independent School DistrOnalaska, TXScholarship$10K
Camp Cho YehLivingston, TXReligious$4,888
Lions International-Polk County TxOak Brook, ILDonation$2,000
South Polk County Volunteer Fire deAce, TXOperations$1,000
Bold Springs Cemetery AssociationLivingston, TXOperations$500
Miss Polk County ScholarshipLivingston, TXDonation$150

By state: Texas 33 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Smith Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Livingston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Smith Family 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 Smith Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $405K across 36 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Smith Family Foundation give?

Texas (33 grants), Missouri (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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