Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation
The Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation is a Houston, Texas-based private foundation that reported $391,000 in grants to 20 organizations in 2025. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation gave $391K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $391,000
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,550
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $7,255,135
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 West Loop South Suite 1050, Houston, TX 77081
Phone: (713) 964-6661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Faustina Catholic Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 87 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to Maryland, 5% to New York, and 3% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2020) to $415K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Faustina Catholic Church Fulshear, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Spirit Cookers Inc Willis, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wreaths Across America - Houston Kingwood, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Arbor Preschool Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Theater Under the Stars Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,255,135 | $531,900 | $431,585 | $391,000 | 20 | $391,000 | $498,241 | $424,836 |
| 2024 | $7,130,443 | $417,238 | $450,736 | $412,000 | 19 | $412,000 | $383,837 | $405,043 |
| 2023 | $7,145,594 | $335,411 | $410,449 | $378,000 | 17 | $378,000 | $307,172 | $366,932 |
| 2022 | $7,326,452 | $275,686 | $446,828 | $415,000 | 17 | $415,000 | $247,295 | $378,773 |
| 2021 | $7,495,287 | $628,088 | $369,629 | $340,000 | 14 | $340,000 | $598,459 | $416,216 |
| 2020 | $7,194,209 | $645,766 | $358,905 | $330,000 | 14 | — | $616,861 | $338,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $425K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, universities, foundations, and cultural and charitable organizations. The Texas A&M Foundation describes its mission as building a brighter future for Texas A&M University by raising support and managing endowed gifts. St. Edward’s University describes its mission as providing a culturally diverse student body with an education balancing the humanities, sciences, and professions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $391,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $18,000. Listed recipients included St. Faustina Catholic Church ($50,000), the University of Houston ($30,000), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($25,000), the Texas A&M Foundation ($25,000), and The Spirit Cookers Inc. ($25,000). The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Edward Dompier as director and president; Amy M Meckel as director and secretary/treasurer; Shelly D Mulanax as director and vice president; and Katherine E Hunt as director.
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation is led by Thomas Edward Dompier, Director - President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Edward Dompier
Director - President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy M. Meckel
Director - Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. Hunt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly D. Mulanax
Director - Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation
How much does Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation give each year?
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation gave $391K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $412K across 19 grants.
What is Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $19,550, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation give grants?
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (10%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants).
Does Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Faustina Catholic Church ($50,000), University of Houston ($30,000) and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation?
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $391K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (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 does Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, universities, foundations, and cultural and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's EIN?
Re Bob and Vivian Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1709171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Re Bob and Vivian Smith 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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