Pemmy Smith Foundation
Pemmy Smith Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $345K.
Pemmy Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Pemmy Smith Foundation gave $155K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $155,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,375
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $2,521,213
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Pemmy Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Dominic Village ($30K). Together the top 8 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pemmy Smith Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 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
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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $160K (2022). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Dominic Village Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Seminary Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| San Jose Clinic Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| University of St Thomas Houston, TX | Scholarship Assistance | $20,000 |
| Angela House Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| O'Connell College Preparatory School Galveston, TX | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Catholic School Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,521,213 | $376,507 | $210,562 | $155,000 | 8 | $176,802 | $345,060 | $188,147 |
| 2025 | $2,353,741 | $218,095 | $209,989 | $155,000 | 8 | $175,968 | $187,848 | $180,710 |
| 2024 | $2,343,957 | $234,714 | $197,063 | $150,000 | 8 | $169,141 | $207,732 | $163,619 |
| 2023 | $2,305,408 | $157,334 | $187,536 | $140,000 | 7 | $158,451 | $131,241 | $157,527 |
| 2022 | $2,336,011 | $219,639 | $215,302 | $160,000 | 8 | $182,779 | $190,250 | $184,592 |
| 2021 | $2,332,068 | $190,598 | $183,766 | $140,000 | 7 | — | $164,993 | $156,405 |
| 2020 | $2,329,400 | $170,072 | $163,463 | $120,000 | 6 | — | $144,533 | $143,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pemmy Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pemmy Smith Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$38K (2020) → $50K (2026)
Joe Steve Vasquez
Co-Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cardinal Daniel N. Dinardo (2020–2025) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $50K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Pemmy Smith Foundation
How much does Pemmy Smith Foundation give each year?
Pemmy Smith Foundation gave $155K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $155K across 8 grants.
What is Pemmy Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Pemmy Smith Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $22,500, and its average grant was $19,375, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pemmy Smith Foundation give grants?
Pemmy Smith Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants).
Does Pemmy Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Pemmy Smith Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pemmy Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Pemmy Smith Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include St Dominic Village ($30,000), Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston ($25,000) and St Mary's Seminary ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Pemmy Smith Foundation?
Pemmy Smith Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (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 Pemmy Smith Foundation's EIN?
Pemmy Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6096537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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