The Smith Family Foundation
The Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $668K.
The Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Smith Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $210K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,050,000
- +95.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $210,000
- +56.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,734,595
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (99% 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 Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marcus-Meridian Cleghorn Foundation ($13K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,020,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Smith Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2088% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $6.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,020,000 |
| Marcus-Meridian Cleghorn Foundation Marcus, IA | Scholarship | $12,500 |
| Viborg Public School Viborg, SD | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Okoboji Education Foundation Milford, IA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,734,595 | $1,407,284 | $1,076,954 | $1,050,000 | 5 | $1,050,000 | $667,787 | $94,738 |
| 2024 | $1,958,200 | $1,022,882 | $555,610 | $537,984 | 4 | $537,984 | $513,817 | $99,477 |
| 2023 | $1,939,467 | $74,661 | $72,324 | $68,000 | 7 | $68,000 | $70,337 | $92,038 |
| 2022 | $1,937,130 | $-16,573 | $109,464 | $48,000 | 5 | $48,000 | $23,666 | $94,075 |
| 2021 | $2,063,167 | $8,401,265 | $6,066,981 | $6,052,500 | 5 | $6,055,125 | $4,407,093 | $160,814 |
| 2020 | $2,487,472 | $155,262 | $88,890 | $70,000 | 5 | — | $138,985 | $159,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Smith Family Foundation is led by Thomas A. Smith, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas A. Smith
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evonne E. Smith
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle T. Smith
Director & Vice President
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 The Smith Family Foundation
How much does The Smith Family Foundation give each year?
The Smith Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $538K across 4 grants.
What is The Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $210,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Smith Family Foundation give grants?
The Smith Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Smith Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Smith Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marcus-Meridian Cleghorn Foundation ($12,500), Viborg Public School ($10,000) and Okoboji Education Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,020,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Smith Family Foundation?
The Smith Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
The Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1211325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Smith Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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