Jay L Smith Family Foundation
The Jay L Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sedalia, Colorado. It funds nonprofit organizations and relief efforts in the United States, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s research and care.
Jay L Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay L Smith Family Foundation gave $275K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,278
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $4,200,799
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jay L Smith Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The grant-program information describes the program as currently open, but the foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives no application materials or process for unsolicited…
The grant-program information describes the program as currently open, but the foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives no application materials or process for unsolicited applicants.
- Review Cycle
- December 31 of the year preceding the year of the grant requested.
- Deadline
- December 31 of the year preceding the year of the grant requested.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 648, Sedalia, CO 80135
Phone: (334) 207-2939
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jay L Smith Family Foundation
Who Jay L Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glenner Memory Care ($35K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($48,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant-program information says the foundation funds entities and relief efforts in the United States. In 2025, its grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (44%), Colorado (21%), California (17%), Utah (13%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jay L Smith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2022) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $48,000 |
| Glenner Memory Care Chula Vista, CA | Provides services to individuals with dementia and also provides respite care for family members who are caretakers for individuals with dementia. | $35,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Disease Center Aurora, CO | Funds for the center that is the regional headquarters for the clinical care for and research into alzheimer's. | $35,000 |
| Montgomery Bicycle Club Montgomery, AL | Support a fundraising event called the glassner autumn challenge. The montgomery bicycle club promotes recreational and competitive cycling in the central al area, and seeks to increase bicycle safety and awareness. | $15,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central AL Montgomery, AL | Assistance with medication, transportation, support, medical care, etc. To people suffering from cancer in the central Alabama region. | $13,000 |
| Fallen Officers Fund of Douglas County Castle Rock, CO | Assistance to Douglas county sheriff's office members who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty or who become deceased as a result of illness accident, injury, or natural causes not related to any performance on duty. | $13,000 |
| NCH Healthcare Foundation Naples, FL | Assistance for several programs for underinsured alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. | $13,000 |
| Respite for All Foundation (RAF) Montgomery, AL | Provides services such as day care, socialization, and respite support for caregivers and individuals suffering from dementia in the community. It will aldo assist respite ministries to continue to pursue a larger facility to serve more people. | $13,000 |
| 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue Sedalia, CO | Provide care and food for rescued, abandoned, and abused pets in high-kill shelters throughout the us. | $10,000 |
| Alabama Military Support Foundation Montgomery, AL | Assist local military members and their families with support, social functions, and scholarships for their children. Most of our donation will be used for scholarship purposes. The remaining amount will be used for supplies and food for events reuniting families when the military family member returns from war/oversea posts. | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,200,799 | $500,555 | $339,288 | $275,000 | 18 | $275,000 | $453,196 | $293,841 |
| 2024 | $4,039,532 | $508,510 | $261,819 | $212,500 | 20 | $212,500 | $466,411 | $267,056 |
| 2023 | $3,792,841 | $75,719 | $281,434 | $238,500 | 22 | $238,500 | $57,475 | $224,054 |
| 2022 | $3,998,556 | $18,168 | $252,786 | $201,500 | 20 | $201,500 | $98,657 | $240,673 |
| 2021 | $4,233,174 | $358,780 | $314,504 | $259,000 | 20 | $259,000 | $316,736 | $270,588 |
| 2020 | $4,188,898 | $259,706 | $288,467 | $252,000 | 22 | — | $213,876 | $229,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay L Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is “to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by funding qualified non-profit organizations that promote family values, support the advancement of healthcare, and serve the disadvantaged.” Its grant-program information says it is especially partial to Alzheimer’s research and to providing proper care and services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.
Its 2025 grants show support for a range of causes, including Alzheimer’s care and research, scholarships, cancer assistance, cycling, services for people with special needs, military families, animal rescue, and senior recreation. One recipient, Montgomery Humane Society, describes its own mission as preventing animal cruelty through shelter and adoption services, cruelty investigations, and public education about animal ownership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $275,000 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $35,000, with a median of $11,500.
Among the largest grants were $35,000 to Brigham Young University Endowment Fund for student scholarships, $35,000 to Glenner Memory Care for dementia services and caregiver respite, and $35,000 to Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Disease Center for clinical care and research. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Montgomery Bicycle Club for its Glassner Autumn Challenge; $13,000 each to Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama, Fallen Officers Fund of Douglas County, NCH Healthcare Foundation, Respite for All Foundation, and an individual recipient; and $10,000 each to 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue, Alabama Military Support Foundation, Alabama Senior Olympics, and Montgomery Humane Society.
The foundation’s grant-program information says it is open to funding new groups and causes, but its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The program information gives a deadline of December 31 of the year preceding the year of the grant requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Holly L. Smith Roth as president; Geraldine Smith as vice president of finance; Deborah Ann Smith Clancy as vice president of administration; and Von G. Memory as secretary/treasurer.
Jay L Smith Family Foundation is led by Holly L. Smith Roth, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Holly L. Smith Roth
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Ann Smith Clancy
Vice President Administrator
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Smith
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Von G. Memory
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jay L Smith Family Foundation
How much does Jay L Smith Family Foundation give each year?
Jay L Smith Family Foundation gave $275K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 20 grants.
What is Jay L Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay L Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,500, and its average grant was $15,278, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jay L Smith Family Foundation give grants?
Jay L Smith Family Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (6 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Jay L Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Jay L Smith Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jay L Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay L Smith Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Glenner Memory Care ($35,000), Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Disease Center ($35,000) and Montgomery Bicycle Club ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($48,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jay L Smith Family Foundation?
Jay L Smith Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (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 Jay L Smith Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by funding qualified non-profit organizations that promote family values, support the advancement of healthcare, and serve the disadvantaged.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jay L Smith Family Foundation?
The grant-program information describes the program as currently open, but the foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives no application materials or process for unsolicited… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jay L Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
Jay L Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1536434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jay L Smith Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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