To provide support and assistance for those in the food and beverage community and their suppliers who are in crisis. We provide funds directly to people in need that are battling health crises, winter storm damage, natural disasters, and mental health needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-8.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$303K
+202.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+13.6% YoY
About Southern Smoke Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Southern Smoke Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $303K. Net investment income was $97K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,103,343 | $5,582,623 | $5,755,998 |
| Revenue | $4,321,072 | $2,537,848 | $2,332,005 |
| Expenses | $4,889,010 | $2,671,210 | $2,425,858 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $96,906 | — | — |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The George Washington University ($131,600), University of North Texas ($52,200), Lsu ($37,194).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | Mental Health Program | $131,600 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | Mental Health Program | $52,200 |
| LSU Baton Rouge, LA | Mental Health Program | $37,194 |
| New York University New York, NY | Mental Health Program | $22,500 |
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | Mental Health Program | $21,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Mental Health Program | $20,287 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Mental Health Program | $10,910 |
| University of Maine Orono, ME | Mental Health Program | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gee | President | 1 | — |
| June Rodil | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Petter Pettersen | Immediate Past President | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Fink | Chairman, Finance Committe | 1 | — |
| Chris Shepherd | Founding Dir, Honorary Chair | 25 | — |
| Leighann Bakunas | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Chree Boydstun | Board member | 1 | — |
| Ikimi Dubose | Board member | 1 | — |
| Aaron Franklin | Board member | 1 | — |
| Kaitlyn Goalen | Board member | 1 | — |
| Cherif Mbodji | Board member | 1 | — |
| Erin Smith | Board member | 1 | — |
| Toni Tipton-Martin | Board member | 1 | — |
| Lindsey Brown | Executive Director | 40 | $165,400 |
| Cris Tang | CFO | 40 | $140,650 |
| Caroline Nabors Rosen | Director of Development | 40 | $134,472 |
| Catarina Bill | Chief Mission Officer | 40 | $115,650 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Smoke Foundation?
Southern Smoke Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southern Smoke Foundation?
As of 2024, Southern Smoke Foundation holds $5.1M in total assets with $4.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $303K in 2024.
Where does Southern Smoke Foundation operate?
Southern Smoke Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Southern Smoke Foundation award?
In 2024, Southern Smoke Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $303K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southern Smoke Foundation's EIN?
Southern Smoke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2423050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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