Private foundation · EIN 90-0587749 · Orlando, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Smith Foundation Fka Edward P and Mary Klein Smith Charitable Trust

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: 27 grants paid, $885K total, median $18K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$885K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KYGeneral operating$90K
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYGeneral operating$90K
University of KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral operating$90K
Children's Home of Northern KyCovington, KYGeneral operating$63K
Community Services of N KyFlorence, KYGeneral operating$45K
Billy Graham MinistriesCharlotte, NCGeneral operating$45K
Redwood School & RehabilitationFort Mitchell, KYGeneral operating$45K
Crystal Cathedral MinistriesGarden Grove, CAGeneral operating$45K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating$36K
St Elizabeth Medical Center IncFlorence, KYGeneral operating$27K
Gideons of Northern KentuckyFlorence, KYGeneral operating$18K
Ryle High SchoolUnion, KYGeneral operating$18K
St Elizabeth HealthcareEdgewood, KYGeneral operating$18K
The Salvation ArmyCovington, KYGeneral operating$18K
Guideposts FoundationDanbury, CTGeneral operating$18K
Richwood Presbyterian ChurchWalton, KYGeneral operating$18K
Veterans AdministrationCincinnati, OHGeneral operating$18K
Berea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral operating$18K
Masonic HomeMasonic Home, KYGeneral operating$18K
St Henry High SchoolErlanger, KYGeneral operating$18K
Uspiritus Inc Fka Bellwood PresLouisville, KYGeneral operating$18K
Ion Crisis Center Fka Women Crisis Center Msg to Pregnant Women CenterCovington, KYGeneral operating$18K
Lloyd Memorial High SchoolErlanger, KYGeneral operating$18K
Boone County High SchoolFlorence, KYGeneral operating$18K
Erlanger Baptist ChurchErlanger, KYGeneral operating$18K
Erlanger Lions ClubErlanger, KYGeneral operating$18K
Mothers Against Drunk DriversIrving, TXGeneral operating$18K

By state: Kentucky 21 · North Carolina 1 · California 1 · Illinois 1 · Connecticut 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Smith Foundation Fka Edward P and Mary Klein Smith Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, administered in care of Bank of Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Foundation Fka Edward P and Mary Klein Smith Charitable Trust 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 Smith Foundation Fka Edward P and Mary Klein Smith Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $885K across 27 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Smith Foundation Fka Edward P and Mary Klein Smith Charitable Trust give?

Kentucky (21 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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