Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation
The Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It reported 18 grants totaling $22,680 in 2024, primarily to organizations in Nevada and for purposes identified in its filing as education or assistance.
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation gave $23K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Nevada. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,680
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,260
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625
- Total assets
- $413,379
- -15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 Juniper Hill Rd, Reno, NV 89509-2934
Phone: (775) 746-8760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Board of Regents University of Nevada ($8K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 11% to Idaho, 2% to California, and 2% to Utah. The listed grants also show support for organizations in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $608; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $875 repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $63K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents University of Nevada Reno, NV | Education | $8,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | Education | $2,980 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | Education | $2,000 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | Education | $1,500 |
| Children's Cabinet Reno, NV | Assistance | $1,300 |
| Step One Inc Reno, NV | Assistance | $1,100 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Education | $1,000 |
| Great Basin Community College Elko, NV | Education | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Reno, NV | Assistance | $750 |
| Boys and Girls Club of N Lake Tahoe Kings Beach, CA | Assistance | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $413,379 | $-31,058 | $33,512 | $22,680 | 18 | $22,680 | — | $10,215 |
| 2023 | $491,792 | $27,046 | $37,941 | $27,400 | 16 | $27,400 | $9,872 | $19,396 |
| 2022 | $502,687 | $-24,843 | $72,822 | $62,610 | 27 | $62,610 | $21,569 | $44,356 |
| 2021 | $600,352 | $107,094 | $106,430 | $59,931 | 28 | $60,588 | $36,719 | — |
| 2020 | $599,688 | $151,581 | $55,114 | $46,166 | 27 | — | $32,857 | $25,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included education and assistance purposes. Among its grantees, the University of Nevada Reno Foundation says it facilitates charitable gifts and grants to enhance the quality of education at the University of Nevada, Reno. The Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows says it helps youth develop through relevant, substantial, and diversified programming. Artown says it works to strengthen Reno’s arts industry and enhance the city’s civic identity and national image.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $22,680 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median grant of $625. Its largest grants included $8,000 to the Board of Regents University of Nevada for education, $2,980 to the University of Nevada Reno Foundation for education, and $2,000 to Truckee Meadows Community College for education. Other grants included $1,500 to Boise State University for education, $1,300 to Children’s Cabinet for assistance, and $1,100 to Step One Inc for assistance. Artown received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dean C. Smith, Gloria A. Smith, and Rachael J. Ferrari as trustees.
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachael J. Ferrari
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Dean C. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria A. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Rachael J Ferrari (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation
How much does Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation give each year?
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation gave $23K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 16 grants.
What is Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $625, and its average grant was $1,260, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation that year got $608 on average.
Where does Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation give grants?
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (13 grants).
Does Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (9 grants) and "Education" (9 grants).
Who are Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Board of Regents University of Nevada ($8,000), University of Nevada Reno Foundation ($2,980) and Truckee Meadows Community College ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation?
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation reported $413K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included education and assistance purposes. Among its grantees, the University of Nevada Reno Foundation says it facilitates charitable gifts and grants to enhance the quality of education at the University of Nevada, Reno. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's EIN?
Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1663000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dean C & Gloria Smith Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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