Smith Family Foundation
Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Livingston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas, Missouri, and Washington, DC.
Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Smith Family Foundation gave $405K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $405,238
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,257
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,134,040
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (9 of 36, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Smith Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 280 Oakdale Loop, Livingston, TX 77351
Phone: (936) 327-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center of Hope Polk County ($40K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to recipients in Missouri, and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing also lists a share for Illinois rounded to 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Smith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 36 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $93K (2020) to $405K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center of Hope Polk County Livingston, TX | Donation | $40,000 |
| Wheelchairs for Warriors Livingston, TX | Donation | $30,000 |
| Polk County Cares Bolivar, MO | Operations | $24,700 |
| Saafe House Livingston, TX | Operations | $15,500 |
| Sanctuary of Hope Livingston, TX | Donation | $15,500 |
| First Baptist Church of Livingston Livingston, TX | Donation | $15,000 |
| ISERVE365 Chester, TX | Operations | $11,000 |
| American Association of University Washington, DC | Operations | $11,000 |
| Polk County Commerce Center Livingston, TX | Donation | $11,000 |
| SPCA of Polk County Livingston, TX | Donation | $11,000 |
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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 | $6,134,040 | $312,390 | $615,661 | $405,238 | 36 | $491,112 | $155,946 | $375,862 |
| 2023 | $6,435,039 | $532,635 | $502,814 | $339,370 | 37 | $394,471 | $343,872 | $366,959 |
| 2022 | $6,404,518 | $186,427 | $328,443 | $134,949 | 22 | $198,366 | $40,153 | $387,236 |
| 2021 | $6,546,534 | $489,830 | $340,116 | $227,714 | 22 | $282,044 | $364,173 | $411,446 |
| 2020 | $6,402,600 | $523,253 | $187,990 | $93,030 | 13 | — | $395,726 | $377,054 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $376K 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 whose work includes mobility solutions for injured veterans and first responders, services for victims of family violence and sexual assault, and aid to children who have experienced abuse.
Wheelchairs for Warriors describes its mission as designing, building, and delivering custom-fit mobility solutions to veterans and first responders injured in the line of duty. SAAFE House says it provides free, confidential services to victims of family violence and sexual assault. Childrenz Haven says it provides a child-friendly setting for children who have experienced abuse, along with forensic interviews, counseling, and public education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $405,238. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $40,000 to Center of Hope Polk County, $30,000 to Wheelchairs for Warriors, $24,700 to Polk County Cares, $15,500 to SAAFE House, $15,500 to Sanctuary of Hope, and $15,000 to First Baptist Church of Livingston. Childrenz Haven received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert M. Smith and Fred M. Smith as trustees.
Smith Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred M. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Smith
Trustee
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 Family Foundation
How much does Smith Family Foundation give each year?
Smith Family Foundation gave $405K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 37 grants.
What is Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,257, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Smith Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Smith Family Foundation give grants?
Smith Family 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 Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Livingston, TX (30 grants).
Does Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Smith Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (18 grants) and "Operations" (13 grants).
Who are Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Smith Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Center of Hope Polk County ($40,000), Wheelchairs for Warriors ($30,000) and Polk County Cares ($24,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith Family Foundation?
Smith Family Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $491K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $376K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smith Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose work includes mobility solutions for injured veterans and first responders, services for victims of family violence and sexual assault, and aid to children who have experienced abuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6084284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Smith Family 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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Grantable. (2026). Smith Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smith-family-foundation-morg_bab4a62b56ef47af965712bca284b61d
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