Frances C and William P Smallwood
Frances C and William P Smallwood is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its stated grant restrictions cover educational, medical research, scientific, literary, and/or cultural purposes; its grant program describes support for charitable purposes in specified areas around Dallas/Fort Worth, Gainesville, and Minden.
Frances C and William P Smallwood at a glance
In short: Frances C and William P Smallwood gave $435K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Florida. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $435,244
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,135
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $7,199,133
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frances C and William P Smallwood
- How to Apply
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The filing lists JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as the contact and says requirements vary by type of grant requested. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to educational, medical research, scientific, literary, and/or cultural purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Mailing address: 420 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 884-4772
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Frances C and William P Smallwood
Who Frances C and William P Smallwood funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Florida Foundation Inc ($151K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 131 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes support for charitable purposes within 100 miles of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Gainesville, Florida, and Minden, Nevada. In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (42%), Texas (32%), Nevada (24%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frances C and William P Smallwood open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2020) to $440K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | Educational | $151,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | Educational | $70,580 |
| The Education Foundation of Alachua County Inc Gainesville, FL | Educational | $32,500 |
| Austin College Sherman, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| CASA of Tarrant County Inc Fort Worth, TX | Cultural | $20,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives Fort Worth, TX | Child Developement | $15,000 |
| Dangberg Home Ranch Minden, NV | Operating Budget | $13,000 |
| Fort Worth Country Day School Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Public Library Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Educational | $10,000 |
| Mefiyi Foundation Gardenville, NV | General | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,199,133 | $427,361 | $568,178 | $435,244 | 24 | $435,244 | $422,487 | $458,688 |
| 2024 | $7,339,950 | $412,531 | $528,011 | $399,798 | 24 | $399,798 | $407,917 | $433,210 |
| 2023 | $7,455,430 | $225,184 | $540,383 | $414,465 | 26 | $414,465 | $218,352 | $400,341 |
| 2022 | $7,770,629 | $265,757 | $523,481 | $415,909 | 27 | $415,909 | $265,757 | $412,259 |
| 2021 | $8,028,353 | $680,245 | $555,537 | $440,279 | 30 | $440,279 | $680,245 | $473,227 |
| 2020 | $7,903,645 | $-1,217 | $491,690 | $393,038 | 27 | — | $85,861 | $412,935 |
| 2019 | $8,396,552 | $264,127 | $535,210 | $400,000 | 29 | — | $192,477 | $417,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frances C and William P Smallwood reported a distributable amount of $459K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grant program lists Arts and Culture, Civic Activities, Community Development, Education, and Human and Social Services. Its 2025 grants included educational support, scholarships, cultural purposes, child development, and operating-budget support.
Recipients illustrate the range of organizations funded. The University of Nevada Reno Foundation says it facilitates gifts and grants to enhance the University of Nevada, Reno’s education quality. Austin College says it educates students in the liberal arts and sciences. CASA of Tarrant County says it provides court-appointed advocates for children who have allegedly been abused or neglected. The Center for Transforming Lives says it helps women, children, and families move from poverty to independence. The Van Cliburn Foundation says it advances classical piano music through competitions, education programs, and concerts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $435,244. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $151,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest grants included $151,000 to the University of Florida Foundation for educational purposes, $70,580 to the University of Nevada Reno Foundation for educational purposes, $32,500 to The Education Foundation of Alachua County, and $30,000 to Austin College for scholarships. Other 2025 recipients included CASA of Tarrant County ($20,000), the Center for Transforming Lives ($15,000), and the Van Cliburn Foundation ($7,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rick Piersall, Sally Muller, Suzy Stockdale, and Kymberly Perry as trustees.
Frances C and William P Smallwood's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick Piersall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Muller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzy Stockdale
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kymberly Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Harry Bartel (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Saul Baker (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kymberly Hall (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frances C and William P Smallwood
How much does Frances C and William P Smallwood give each year?
Frances C and William P Smallwood gave $435K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 24 grants.
What is Frances C and William P Smallwood's typical grant size?
Frances C and William P Smallwood's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $18,135, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frances C and William P Smallwood that year got $6K on average.
Where does Frances C and William P Smallwood give grants?
Frances C and William P Smallwood's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (32%) and Nevada (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (15 grants), Gainesville, FL (2 grants), Reno, NV (2 grants) and Minden, NV (2 grants).
Does Frances C and William P Smallwood give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Frances C and William P Smallwood's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (7 grants) and "Cultural" (3 grants).
Who are Frances C and William P Smallwood's largest grantees?
Frances C and William P Smallwood's largest 2025 grantees include University of Florida Foundation Inc ($151,000), University of Nevada Reno Foundation ($70,580) and The Education Foundation of Alachua County Inc ($32,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frances C and William P Smallwood?
Frances C and William P Smallwood reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $435K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $459K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Frances C and William P Smallwood fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grant program lists Arts and Culture, Civic Activities, Community Development, Education, and Human and Social Services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frances C and William P Smallwood?
The filing lists JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as the contact and says requirements vary by type of grant requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frances C and William P Smallwood's EIN?
Frances C and William P Smallwood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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