Nora & William Smith Foundation
Nora & William Smith Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $526K.
Nora & William Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Nora & William Smith Foundation gave $160K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $160,222
- -10.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,028
- -21.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,852
- Total assets
- $4,037,003
- +13.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (70% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Nora & William Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Thornwell Home for Children ($41K). Together the top 8 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nora & William Smith Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2019) to $238K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thornwell Home for Children Clinton, SC | Unrestricted General | $41,171 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton, SC | Unrestricted General | $36,171 |
| Eagle Ranch Chestnut Mountain, GA | Unrestricted General | $26,707 |
| Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, GA | Unrestricted General | $21,703 |
| Servants for Sight Greenville, SC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| A Child's Haven Inc Greenville, SC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Greenville Rescue Missionmiracle Hill Greenville, SC | Unrestricted General | $7,235 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC | Unrestricted General | $7,235 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,037,003 | $568,319 | $241,770 | $160,222 | 8 | $191,439 | $525,519 | $225,470 |
| 2025 | $3,559,679 | $332,255 | $248,746 | $178,909 | 7 | $210,414 | $291,882 | $207,851 |
| 2024 | $3,506,921 | $123,032 | $205,031 | $143,365 | 8 | $171,973 | $79,545 | $192,150 |
| 2023 | $3,538,699 | $-84,248 | $314,975 | $237,848 | 7 | $265,458 | $44,954 | $183,317 |
| 2022 | $3,912,502 | $777,215 | $193,825 | $120,500 | 5 | $152,822 | $736,358 | $209,692 |
| 2021 | $3,730,162 | $255,742 | $247,031 | $183,760 | 7 | — | $222,818 | $201,936 |
| 2020 | $3,287,973 | $262,853 | $286,504 | $230,356 | 8 | — | $243,186 | $178,212 |
| 2019 | $3,402,528 | $204,824 | $161,068 | $94,288 | 5 | — | $152,760 | $178,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nora & William Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nora & William Smith Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$51K (2022) → $60K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $60K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Nora & William Smith Foundation
How much does Nora & William Smith Foundation give each year?
Nora & William Smith Foundation gave $160K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $179K across 7 grants.
What is Nora & William Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Nora & William Smith Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $15,852, and its average grant was $20,028, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nora & William Smith Foundation give grants?
Nora & William Smith Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (4 grants) and Clinton, SC (2 grants).
Does Nora & William Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nora & William Smith Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nora & William Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Nora & William Smith Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Thornwell Home for Children ($41,171), Presbyterian College ($36,171) and Eagle Ranch ($26,707), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Nora & William Smith Foundation?
Nora & William Smith Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (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 is Nora & William Smith Foundation's EIN?
Nora & William Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6110584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 29, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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