Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed is a private foundation, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $26K.
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed at a glance
In short: Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed gave $58K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,000
- +78.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,667
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $1,676,468
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Albuquerque Academy ($35K across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $100K (2019). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuidando Los Ninos Albuquerque, NM | Youth and Education | $15,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy Albuquerque, NM | Youth and Education | $14,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy Albuquerque, NM | Youth and Education | $11,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy Albuquerque, NM | Youth and Education | $10,000 |
| Albuquerque Youth Symphony Albuquerque, NM | Youth and Education | $5,000 |
| Manzano Day School Albuquerque, NM | Youth and Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,676,468 | $475,742 | $58,010 | $58,000 | 6 | $58,000 | $25,742 |
| 2023 | $1,139,938 | $486,989 | $35,348 | $32,500 | 2 | $32,500 | $8,045 |
| 2022 | $637,371 | $6,491 | $8,800 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $9,793 |
| 2021 | $759,248 | $37,974 | $85,267 | $77,500 | 5 | $77,500 | $8,025 |
| 2020 | $772,245 | $328,987 | $66,158 | $61,196 | 2 | — | $3,748 |
| 2019 | $533,440 | $297,401 | $105,706 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $6,637 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed is led by Kevin D Pierce, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin D Pierce
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Craig Pierce
Chairman & Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy Pierce
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan B Smith-Pierce
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed
How much does Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed give each year?
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed gave $58K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
What is Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's typical grant size?
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $9,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed give grants?
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (6 grants).
Does Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth and Education" (6 grants).
Who are Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's largest grantees?
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's largest 2024 grantees include Albuquerque Academy ($35,000 across 3 grants), Cuidando Los Ninos ($15,000) and Albuquerque Youth Symphony ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed?
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $476K.
What is Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's EIN?
Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Ed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3531360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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