RE Smith Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. The foundation was established in 2013 and operates as an independent grantmaking organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$337K
-7.7% YoY
Grant Count
30
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-13.8% YoY
Grantmaking
RE Smith Foundation is an active grantmaker that distributes funds through general support grants to nonprofit organizations.
Grant Range
** Approximately $11,000 (as of 2024)
Average Grant
** Approximately $11,000 (as of 2024)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023)
- Total Assets: $6,790,213
- Total Revenues: $332,137
- Total Expenses: $401,009
Revenue Composition (2023)
- Investment income and dividends: $307,963
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $24,174
Year-over-Year Changes
- Total revenues increased 20.4% from 2022 to 2023
- Investment income increased 83% from 2022 to 2023
- Annual giving declined 7.7% from 2023 to 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Pet Set ($50,000), Astros Foundation ($25,000), The Salvation Army ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASTROS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CHINQUAPIN PREPATORY SCHOOL HIGHLANDS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| COUNCIL ON RECOVERY HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| CRIME STOPPERS HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| DUVAL COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE JACKSONVILLE, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL BELLAIRE, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRBY C MCCOOL | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LINDSAY C HOLSTEAD | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| COURTNEY C HOPSON | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AMY M MECKEL | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Re Smith Foundation?
RE Smith Foundation is an active grantmaker that distributes funds through general support grants to nonprofit organizations. • **2023:** Made 31 grants totaling approximately $337,000 • **2024:** Made 30 grants totaling approximately $337,000 • **Average Grant Size:** Approximately $11,000 (as of 2024) Notable organizations that received grants include: • Texas A&M Foundation ($28,000) • Dress for Success Houston ($25,000) • The Joy School Endowment Fund ($23,000) • Episcopal High School The f…
What size grants does Re Smith Foundation award?
In 2024, Re Smith Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $337K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Re Smith Foundation's EIN?
Re Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2187040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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