The Smalling Family Foundation
The Smalling Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Southlake, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $4K.
The Smalling Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Smalling Family Foundation gave $4K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $417), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,753
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $417
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $12,414
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Smalling Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Point USA ($1K). Together the top 8 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Smalling Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $5K (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Education | $1,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Statan Island, NY | Vet Assistance | $500 |
| Southlake Newcomers Southlake, TX | Social Assistance | $500 |
| To Be Like Me - Tolleson Family Act Dallas, TX | Provide assistance to disabled. | $250 |
| Friends of Morgantina Earlysville, VA | Education | $200 |
| Carroll Elementary Southlake, TX | Education | $103 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical assistance | $100 |
| Defenders of Freedom Coppell, TX | Veteran Assistance | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,414 | — | $4,927 | $3,753 | 9 | $3,753 |
| 2024 | $16,149 | $4,000 | $4,717 | $3,993 | 8 | $3,993 |
| 2023 | $14,519 | $3,500 | $4,164 | $3,314 | 8 | $4,081 |
| 2022 | $14,146 | $5,000 | $4,013 | $3,163 | 10 | $3,990 |
| 2021 | $12,899 | $5,000 | $3,300 | $2,500 | 8 | $2,500 |
| 2020 | $8,976 | $3,500 | $5,380 | $4,550 | 11 | — |
| 2019 | $10,856 | $2,500 | $3,550 | $2,750 | 12 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Smalling Family Foundation's only listed officer is Ralph J Smalling, Secretary on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph J Smalling
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Smalling Family Foundation
How much does The Smalling Family Foundation give each year?
The Smalling Family Foundation gave $4K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 8 grants.
What is The Smalling Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Smalling Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $417, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Smalling Family Foundation give grants?
The Smalling Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (27%) and Texas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southlake, TX (2 grants).
Does The Smalling Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Smalling Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Smalling Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Smalling Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Turning Point USA ($1,000), Tunnel 2 Towers ($500) and Southlake Newcomers ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Smalling Family Foundation?
The Smalling Family Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Smalling Family Foundation's EIN?
The Smalling Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0930920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
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