Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust
The Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Alabama, Missouri, Georgia, and Virginia, including colleges, community organizations, and the Salvation Army National Corporation.
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust gave $796K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $795,800
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,475
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $97,088
- Total assets
- $14,263,744
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 11647, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 820-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Birmingham Southern Research Institute ($146K). Together the top 8 received $796K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 40 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 18% to Missouri, 18% to Georgia, and 8% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $409K (2021) to $859K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $796K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Southern Research Institute Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $145,631 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO | General Operating | $145,631 |
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | General Operating | $145,631 |
| YMCA Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $97,088 |
| River Region United Way Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $97,088 |
| Salvation Army National Corporation Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $67,643 |
| Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $48,544 |
| Boy Scouts of America Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $48,544 |
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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 | $14,263,744 | $1,076,617 | $986,375 | $795,800 | 8 | $828,498 | $933,728 | $825,754 |
| 2024 | $14,191,197 | $1,072,099 | $865,664 | $707,754 | 8 | $707,754 | $923,880 | $796,740 |
| 2023 | $13,984,906 | $529,461 | $933,414 | $789,071 | 8 | $789,071 | $376,898 | $745,261 |
| 2022 | $14,390,991 | $223,080 | $1,035,287 | $859,388 | 8 | $859,388 | $196,509 | $750,624 |
| 2021 | $15,228,321 | $1,655,067 | $551,461 | $409,000 | 8 | $409,000 | $1,513,701 | $872,547 |
| 2020 | $14,127,700 | $544,186 | $886,208 | $772,815 | 8 | — | $431,868 | $791,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $826K 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 mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include education, community improvement, youth activities, and programs promoting health and spiritual development. For example, College of the Ozarks says it provides Christian education, while Berry College describes its work as combining liberal arts education with meaningful work, spiritual and moral growth, and service. River Region United Way says it works to improve quality of life in the communities it serves.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 8 grants totaling $795,800. Grants ranged from $48,544 to $145,631, with a median of $97,088. Its largest listed grants were $145,631 each to Birmingham Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, Alabama; College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri; and Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia. Other listed recipients included YMCA and River Region United Way, each receiving $97,088, and Salvation Army National Corporation, which received $67,643. All listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Regions Bank is listed as trustee.
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$153K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Trust Department (2020–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $153K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust
How much does Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust give each year?
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust gave $796K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $708K across 8 grants.
What is Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $97,088, and its average grant was $99,475, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust give grants?
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust gives mostly in Alabama: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (18%) and Georgia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (4 grants).
Does Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Birmingham Southern Research Institute ($145,631), College of the Ozarks ($145,631) and Berry College ($145,631), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust?
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $828K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $826K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include education, community improvement, youth activities, and programs promoting health and spiritual development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's EIN?
Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6050879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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