The Smithers Family Charitable Fund
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: The Smithers Family Charitable Fund gave $49K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,950
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -47.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,079
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $719,751
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Smithers Family Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 Estuary Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-3260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Smithers Family Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holistic Cancer Care Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The listed shares were Florida, 53%; Texas, 18%; Massachusetts, 16%; Kansas, 2%; and Iowa, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Smithers Family Charitable Fund gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% 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 (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $89K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holistic Cancer Care Foundation Vero Beach, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Becca Schmill Foundation Needham, MA | General | $8,000 |
| Warrior Dog Foundation Dallas, TX | General | $8,000 |
| Adopt-a-Platoon Lozano, TX | General | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital Tampa, FL | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | Research | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MO | General | $1,000 |
| Team Blue Line Peachtree, GA | General | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $719,751 | $43,533 | $63,469 | $48,950 | 12 | $51,157 | $30,439 | $84,633 |
| 2023 | $739,692 | $96,191 | $112,316 | $88,850 | 23 | $91,065 | $28,444 | $68,469 |
| 2022 | $755,817 | $28,736 | $20,086 | $6,600 | 3 | $8,987 | $17,637 | $71,298 |
| 2021 | $747,167 | $32,372 | $58,590 | $45,500 | 12 | $47,494 | $21,276 | $74,371 |
| 2020 | $773,385 | $46,494 | $21,156 | $5,500 | 2 | — | $37,021 | $58,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Smithers Family Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. The Warrior Dog Foundation describes its mission as serving the special operations community, families, military K-9s, and law enforcement and contract working dogs, placing the canines in forever homes when possible. The Veterans of Foreign Wars describes its mission as promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 12 grants totaling $48,950. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $25,000 to Holistic Cancer Care Foundation in Vero Beach, Florida; $8,000 each to Becca Schmiller Foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, and Warrior Dog Foundation in Dallas, Texas.
Other 2024 grants included $1,000 each to Adopt-A-Platoon, American Red Cross, Disabled American Veterans, Shriners Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research, and Veterans of Foreign Wars; $750 to Team Blue Line; $700 to Wounded Warrior Project; and $500 to USDeputy Sheriffs Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Francis C. Smithers as president, Robert B. Smithers as treasurer, and Virginia Smithers as vice president and secretary.
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund is led by Francis C. Smithers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis C. Smithers
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Smithers
Vice President & Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Smithers
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward A. Reilly Esquire (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Smithers Family Charitable Fund
How much does The Smithers Family Charitable Fund give each year?
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund gave $49K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 23 grants.
What is The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,079, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Smithers Family Charitable Fund give grants?
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and Massachusetts (16%).
Does The Smithers Family Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Holistic Cancer Care Foundation ($25,000), Becca Schmill Foundation ($8,000) and Warrior Dog Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Smithers Family Charitable Fund?
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund reported $720K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (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 Smithers Family Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Smithers Family Charitable Fund?
The fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's EIN?
The Smithers Family Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2540657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Smithers Family Charitable Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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