Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. In 2025, it reported 23 grants totaling $85,800 to charitable organizations, including Christian ministries, schools, and organizations working in areas such as housing, education, and public advocacy.
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 at a glance
In short: Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 gave $86K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,800
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,730
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $928,512
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% 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 Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 915 Guisando De Avila, Tampa, FL 33613
Phone: (813) 269-7340
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bright Stars of Bethlehem ($24K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Tampa, Florida. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (31%), Florida (22%), Missouri (11%), Pennsylvania (8%), and Texas (8%). These figures describe the locations of 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 239% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $86K (2025) to $106K (2020). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem Washington, DC | Ministry to Schools and Health Organization | $24,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | Support | $7,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church Tampa, FL | Christian Ministry | $7,000 |
| Lutheran Hour St. Louis, MO | Support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Support | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Support | $4,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities Northbrook, IL | Support | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Support | $3,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Inc Bartlesville, OK | Support | $3,000 |
| Revelation Media Inc Richardson, TX | Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $928,512 | $84,794 | $88,231 | $85,800 | 23 | $85,800 | $72,078 | $35,901 |
| 2024 | $931,949 | $88,860 | $92,643 | $89,800 | 20 | $89,800 | $60,831 | $39,495 |
| 2023 | $935,732 | $-17,571 | $103,590 | $102,075 | 29 | $102,075 | $91,317 | $38,396 |
| 2022 | $1,057,792 | $110,692 | $95,304 | $92,950 | 26 | $92,950 | $108,888 | $43,341 |
| 2021 | $1,042,404 | $86,888 | $90,562 | $86,600 | 11 | $86,600 | $84,311 | $49,860 |
| 2020 | $1,046,078 | $-944,426 | $108,070 | $106,300 | 11 | — | $87,390 | $49,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 reported a distributable amount of $36K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Hope International describes its mission as investing in families in underserved communities while proclaiming and living the Gospel. Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Revelation Media describes its focus as producing and distributing Christian and Biblical content, and Gordon Parks Elementary School describes its mission as providing foundations for the future and empowering students to achieve excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $85,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $24,000, with a median grant of $2,400. Its largest reported grants included $24,000 to Bright Stars of Bethlehem for ministry to schools and a health organization; $7,000 each to Hope International for support and Messiah Lutheran Church for Christian ministry; and $5,000 each to Lutheran Hour and Metropolitan Ministries for support. Other listed grants included $4,000 to Mercy Ships and $3,000 each to Lutheran Church Charities, Turning Point USA, Voice of the Martyrs Inc., and Revelation Media Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory L. Smith as trustee.
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 is led by Gregory L. Smith Trustee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory L. Smith Trustee
Trustee
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 Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787
How much does Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 give each year?
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 gave $86K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 20 grants.
What is Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's typical grant size?
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's median grant in 2025 was $2,400, and its average grant was $3,730, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 that year got $2K on average.
Where does Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 give grants?
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Missouri (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Tampa, FL (2 grants) and Saint Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (20 grants).
Who are Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's largest grantees?
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's largest 2025 grantees include Bright Stars of Bethlehem ($24,000), Hope International ($7,000) and Messiah Lutheran Church ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787?
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 reported $929K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Hope International describes its mission as investing in families in underserved communities while proclaiming and living the Gospel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's EIN?
Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3560773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Smith Fries Foundation UTI 111787 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/smith-fries-foundation-uti-111787-morg_2fdefa146bf941ad9e7cf7322e00ebc4
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