Frances C and William P Smallwood
The Frances C and William P Smallwood Foundation is a private foundation established in 1968 and based in Fort Worth, Texas. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.3M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$400K
-3.5% YoY
Grant Count
24
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+4.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education (higher education, scholarships, and STEM education)
- Arts and Culture
- Health Care
- Children, Youth, and Social Services
- Community Development
- Civic Activities
- General charitable purposes
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $399,798 in giving. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$2,000 to $170,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program type, ranging from $5,600 to $33,044
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes funding within a hundred-mile radius of:
- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
- Gainesville, Florida
- Minden, Nevada
The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to Nevada, having awarded grants to the Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch for six consecutive years to support the operation and restoration of Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park near Minden.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,339,950
- Total Revenues: $412,531
- Total Expenses: $528,011
- Total Giving: $399,798
- Giving Rate: 5.4%
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,455,430
- Total Revenues: $225,184
- Total Expenses: $540,383
- Total Giving: $414,465
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,339,950 | $7,455,430 | $7,770,629 |
| Revenue | $412,531 | $225,184 | $265,757 |
| Expenses | $528,011 | $540,383 | $523,481 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $399,798 | $414,465 | $415,909 |
| Net Investment Income | $407,917 | $218,352 | $265,757 |
| Distributable Amount | $433,210 | $400,341 | $412,259 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Frances C and William P Smallwood
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a board of trustees with limited staffing:
- Suzy Stockdale – Trustee and Chairman
- Rick Piersall – Trustee
- Sally Muller – Trustee
- Harry Bartel – Trustee
- Saul Baker – Trustee
- Kymberly Perry – Trustee
All trustees serve on a part-time basis (1 hour per week) without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK PIERSALL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SALLY MULLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUZY STOCKDALE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HARRY BARTEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KYMBERLY PERRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to support organizations across its geographic focus areas. Recent grant activity includes ongoing support for historic preservation and cultural organizations, particularly in Nevada where the foundation has maintained a multi-year commitment to the Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park near Minden.
Smallwood Foundation gives MEFIYI grant - Nevada AppealData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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