Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including community foundations, education, youth health, family support, animal rescue, and Everglades research and protection.
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $119K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,905,025
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,064
- +47.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $89,729,261
- +126.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing does not describe a determined selection process or specify application materials. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott S Sean S Smith
Mailing address: 201 E Jefferson Street Suite 150, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (859) 494-0523
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palm Beach Community Foundation ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 56 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 1% to Rhode Island, and 1% to Virginia. New York and the District of Columbia each accounted for a reported 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% 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 (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 $948K (2022) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Community Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Palm Beach Community Foundation | $1,805,059 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | To Support Brown University | $25,000 |
| World Series of Golf Fdtn Miami, FL | Donation to Benefit Veterans and Heroes | $11,701 |
| Selfless Love Foundation Jupiter, FL | To Support Selfless Love Foundation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | To Support Salvation Army | $10,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | Donation to Support Research in the Everglades | $10,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Donation to Rescue and Rehabilitate Dogs | $6,415 |
| Adopt a Family Lake Worth, FL | To Support Adopt a Family | $6,000 |
| Edna W Runner Jupiter, FL | Donation to Young People for Educational Programs | $5,000 |
| Healthcorps New York, NY | Donation to Support Teen Health | $5,000 |
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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 | $89,729,261 | $56,326,109 | $2,429,916 | $1,905,025 | 16 | $2,012,711 | $5,805,473 | $3,103,670 |
| 2023 | $39,585,568 | $3,163,119 | $3,069,073 | $1,698,236 | 21 | $1,846,072 | $1,940,118 | $1,821,434 |
| 2022 | $35,319,384 | $-232,204 | $1,587,509 | $947,565 | 11 | $1,026,955 | $1,117,247 | $1,827,272 |
| 2021 | $42,197,932 | $4,206,314 | $1,724,044 | $1,248,935 | 5 | $1,254,479 | $4,137,408 | $1,884,989 |
| 2020 | $37,497,983 | $22,624,245 | $1,223,370 | $1,166,754 | 3 | — | $22,578,146 | $1,462,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Selfless Love Foundation says it is dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster youth. The Everglades Foundation describes its mission as restoring and protecting the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Adopt a Family says it works to strengthen families with children by providing services that support stability and self-sufficiency. HealthCorps describes its work as helping teens build healthy habits through education in physical, mental, and community wellness.
Other 2024 recipients include Pipers Angels Foundation, which says it raises funds for families with cystic fibrosis, and West Jupiter Community Group, which says it provides a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk students and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,905,025. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,805,059, with a median of $5,500. The largest grant was $1,805,059 to Palm Beach Community Foundation to support the foundation. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Brown University, $11,701 to World Series of Golf Foundation to benefit veterans and heroes, and $10,000 each to Selfless Love Foundation, the Salvation Army, and the Everglades Foundation.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that the corporation has no determined selection process, lists no restrictions on awards, and gives no deadlines. The filing names “SCOTT S SEAN S SMITH” as the contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott S Smith as president, Sean S Smith as vice-president, Shandralyn D Smith as treasurer, Victoria A Smith as secretary, and Barry C Brauch as director.
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc is led by Scott S. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott S. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry C. Brauch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean S. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shandralyn D. Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria A. Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc
How much does Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 21 grants.
What is Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $119,064, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (4 grants).
Does Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Young People for Educational Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Palm Beach Community Foundation ($1,805,059), Brown University ($25,000) and World Series of Golf Fdtn ($11,701), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc?
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc reported $89.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (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 Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Selfless Love Foundation says it is dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc?
The filing does not describe a determined selection process or specify application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Smith Brothers Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3726366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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