Mw Smith Jr Foundation
Mw Smith Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in MOBILE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $216K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$147K
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+69.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mw Smith Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mw Smith Jr Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mw Smith Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in MOBILE, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $216K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,541,769 | $3,507,223 | $2,842,749 |
| Revenue | $233,118 | $862,060 | $314,254 |
| Expenses | $198,572 | $197,586 | $167,627 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $162,589 | $164,273 | $131,472 |
| Net Investment Income | $216,457 | $834,712 | $281,258 |
| Distributable Amount | $185,229 | $161,572 | $158,976 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include White Smith Memorial Library ($52,000), Kings Kids Foundation Inc ($30,000), Wilcox Community Health Foundation ($29,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRHOPE FILM FESTIVAL FAIRHOPE, AL | COMMUNITY PROMOTION OF ARTS | $24,500 |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FAIRHOPE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $1,757 |
| KINGS KIDS FOUNDATION INC MOBILE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $30,000 |
| PRIDE OF ATMORE ATMORE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $4,500 |
| WHITE SMITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY JACKSON, AL | COMMUNITY EDUCATION | $52,000 |
| WILCOX COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION CAMDEN, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $29,000 |
| ALABAMA JUNIOR MISS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION MOBILE, AL | SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE SWIFT COLES HISTORIC HOME MONTROSE, AL | COMMUNITY WELFARE | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7,652 |
| MARY MARTIN RISER | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $2,636 |
| MALCOLM PEARSON | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SANDY SMITH | COMMITTEE MEMBER/SECRETARY | 4 | $2,757 |
| MARSHALL RISER | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $1,757 |
| MALCOLM W SMITH | COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $1,757 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Mw Smith Jr Foundation?
As of 2025, Mw Smith Jr Foundation holds $3.5M in total assets with $233K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $147K in 2025.
Where does Mw Smith Jr Foundation operate?
Mw Smith Jr Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida.
What size grants does Mw Smith Jr Foundation award?
In 2025, Mw Smith Jr Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $147K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mw Smith Jr Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Mw Smith Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mw Smith Jr Foundation's EIN?
Mw Smith Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6018078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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