Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation
The Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, educational institutions, and organizations providing cancer support and other services.
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation gave $320K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,000
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,333
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,377,626
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 355 N Post Oak Lane 834, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 682-4694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($125K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 66 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 9% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation gives
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2021) to $320K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Houston, TX | Church Building Funds | $125,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX | Museum Operating Funds | $30,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | Academic Programs Student Projects | $30,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Chehalis, WA | Church Building Repairs | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian School Houston, TX | Support for Educational ABD Atheletic Programs | $15,000 |
| Cancare Houston, TX | One-on-One Support for Cancer Patients | $15,000 |
| Neamiah Center Houston, TX | Educational Funds for Underprivileged Children | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Childrens Home Austin, TX | Christ Centered Children Services | $10,000 |
| Resonate Church Pullman, WA | Missionary Outreach Expansion | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,377,626 | $307,286 | $417,957 | $320,000 | 15 | $332,967 | $228,950 | $322,109 |
| 2023 | $5,493,650 | $253,133 | $401,921 | $310,000 | 16 | $322,880 | $215,450 | $320,381 |
| 2022 | $5,668,590 | $320,479 | $397,887 | $310,000 | 16 | $323,122 | $245,714 | $327,195 |
| 2021 | $5,728,004 | $138,785 | $348,216 | $260,000 | 16 | $271,724 | $149,822 | $331,084 |
| 2020 | $5,942,955 | $427,303 | $388,631 | $310,000 | 3 | — | $360,498 | $312,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $322K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for this foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for church building and repairs, museum operations, scholarships and academic programs, educational services, cancer support, children’s services, missionary outreach, animal-assisted therapy, and wildlife rehabilitation.
Among the organizations it supported, Presbyterian School describes its work as educating and supporting students in a Christian environment. CANCARE says it seeks to ensure that people facing cancer can have a survivor by their side. Holly Hall describes its mission as providing a nonprofit retirement community operated on Christian principles.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $320,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed awards included $125,000 to First Presbyterian Church in Houston for church building funds; $30,000 each to the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston for operating funds, the University of Houston for scholarships, and Rice University for academic programs and student projects; and $20,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chehalis, Washington, for building repairs. Other listed recipients included Presbyterian School and CANCARE, each receiving $15,000. Holly Hall is also described as receiving $5,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol Haney and Michael Gaus as trustees.
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Haney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$24K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Michael Gaus
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Gaus (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $26K, to Carol Haney (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation
How much does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation gave $320K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $310K across 16 grants.
What is Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($125,000), Museum of Fine Arts ($30,000) and University of Houston ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation?
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $333K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for this foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4442351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ray and June Smith Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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