The Allen and Mimi Smith Family
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Austin, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $31,040 to organizations in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Connecticut.
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family at a glance
In short: The Allen and Mimi Smith Family gave $31K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,040
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,217
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,032,332
- +19.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% 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 The Allen and Mimi Smith Family
- How to Apply
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The filing says grant requests are to be submitted via email, names Allen Smith as the contact, and states that awards are not restricted or limited. It also says the foundation has no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Allen Smith
Mailing address: 4911 East 7Th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 381-2814
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allen and Mimi Smith Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Borderlands Research Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to North Carolina, 3% to Georgia, and 3% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Allen and Mimi Smith Family open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $35K (2019). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Borderlands Research Foundation Alpine, TX | To Support the Organization | $5,000 |
| Foster Angels of Central Texas Austin, TX | To Support the Organization | $3,500 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Dallas, TX | To Support the Organization | $3,500 |
| Christ the King Presbyterian Church Austin, TX | To Support the Organization | $3,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc Kerrville, TX | To Support the Organization | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To Support the Organization | $3,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin - Doty Society Austin, TX | To Support the Organization | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX | To Support the Organization | $1,500 |
| Mission Agape Midland, TX | To Support the Organization | $1,500 |
| Reformed University Fellowship Lawrenceville, GA | To Support the Organization | $1,040 |
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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 | $1,032,332 | $197,218 | $33,216 | $31,040 | 14 | $31,040 | $77,137 | $35,601 |
| 2024 | $861,820 | $60,184 | $33,219 | $32,000 | 16 | $32,592 | $59,542 | $42,518 |
| 2023 | $834,905 | $104,665 | $36,639 | $34,698 | 11 | $35,285 | $54,077 | $37,661 |
| 2022 | $766,879 | $100,068 | $28,935 | $26,985 | 12 | $27,676 | $49,376 | $31,780 |
| 2021 | $695,746 | $95,977 | $22,726 | $21,200 | 11 | $21,713 | $45,464 | $30,407 |
| 2020 | $622,495 | $93,370 | $25,272 | $24,200 | 8 | — | $42,834 | $26,262 |
| 2019 | $553,685 | $91,444 | $38,889 | $35,000 | 5 | — | $40,783 | $25,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allen and Mimi Smith Family 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 recipients represent varied work. Borderlands Research Foundation describes its mission as supporting the Borderlands Research Institute through scientific investigations, student training, and sharing information to advance understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the Chihuahuan Desert borderlands. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Mission Agape says it aims to meet people’s needs, build relationships, and share God’s love. Central Texas Food Bank describes its mission as increasing food access through food provision, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $31,040. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,750. Larger awards included $5,000 to Borderlands Research Foundation; $3,500 each to Foster Angels of Central Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation; $3,000 each to Christ the King Presbyterian Church and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country; and $3,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. The filing gives the stated purpose for these grants as “to support the organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allen Smith as President/CEO and Director; Margaret Smith as Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; and Hallie Smith Jones and Elizabeth Smith as Directors.
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family is led by Allen Smith, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allen Smith
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Smith
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hallie Smith Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hallie Smith (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Allen and Mimi Smith Family
How much does The Allen and Mimi Smith Family give each year?
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family gave $31K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 16 grants.
What is The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's typical grant size?
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,217, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Allen and Mimi Smith Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Allen and Mimi Smith Family give grants?
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (5 grants) and Kerrville, TX (2 grants).
Does The Allen and Mimi Smith Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization" (14 grants).
Who are The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's largest grantees?
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's largest 2025 grantees include Borderlands Research Foundation ($5,000), Foster Angels of Central Texas ($3,500) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Allen and Mimi Smith Family?
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 The Allen and Mimi Smith Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients represent varied work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allen and Mimi Smith Family?
The filing says grant requests are to be submitted via email, names Allen Smith as the contact, and states that awards are not restricted or limited. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's EIN?
The Allen and Mimi Smith Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3050087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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