The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 10 grants totaling $154,500 to charitable organizations.
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation gave $155K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,500
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,450
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $3,262,371
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (32% 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 Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8799, Fresno, CA 93747
Phone: (559) 255-4325
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Horn of Africa ($30K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 43 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was Pennsylvania 32%, California 22%, Georgia 14%, Virginia 11%, and Tennessee 8%. The listed grants also included recipients in North Carolina, Colorado, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2022) to $158K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horn of Africa Mountain View, CA | To support equipping mission leaders and cross border missionaries. | $30,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | To fund programs that share the hope of Christ through biblically based training, savings services, and loans that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty in Haiti. | $25,000 |
| Nazareth Evangelical College Harrisburg, PA | To support the main leadership and ministry project. | $25,000 |
| Untold Atlanta, GA | To support operating expenses for the organizations Bible distribution program. | $22,000 |
| BethanyKids USA Abingdon, VA | To help support the general operations of the organization. | $17,000 |
| Sepal USA Fairview, TN | To purchase electric cargo bikes. | $12,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | To support the organization's ongoing work in Israel. | $10,000 |
| Talita Cumi Colorado Springs, CO | To support the Organization's building fund. | $7,000 |
| Hope New Fresno, CA | To support the Organization's Gospel Fund. | $3,500 |
| Ethos 360 Sanford, FL | To support the scholarship fund for missionary training. | $3,000 |
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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 | $3,262,371 | $144,973 | $190,989 | $154,500 | 10 | $154,575 | $106,430 | $162,094 |
| 2023 | $3,136,667 | $100,824 | $184,098 | $150,500 | 11 | $150,550 | $61,818 | $148,983 |
| 2022 | $2,887,656 | $74,954 | $180,407 | $131,500 | 7 | $131,650 | $68,394 | $153,238 |
| 2021 | $3,607,680 | $647,101 | $184,150 | $150,000 | 7 | $150,025 | $612,548 | $166,131 |
| 2020 | $3,311,271 | $33,796 | $186,978 | $158,000 | 8 | — | $26,805 | $148,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for missionary training and leadership, Bible distribution, medical and humanitarian work, organizational operations, a building fund, and an electric cargo-bike purchase.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Untold says it works to help people live beyond AIDS through grantmaking, consulting, advocacy, and storytelling related to the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Talita Cumi says it seeks to worship Jesus Christ by sharing his love, teaching his word, and caring for children’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $154,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $14,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $30,000 to Horn of Africa for equipping mission leaders and cross-border missionaries; $25,000 each to Hope International for programs in Haiti and to Nazareth Evangelical College for a leadership and ministry project; $22,000 to Untold for operating expenses for its Bible distribution program; and $17,000 to BethanyKids USA for general operations. Other grants included $12,000 to Sepal USA for electric cargo bikes, $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for its ongoing work in Israel, $7,000 to Talita Cumi for its building fund, $3,500 to Hope New for its Gospel Fund, and $3,000 to Ethos 360 for missionary-training scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory T Smith as President & CEO; Steven D Lum as CFO; Amanda B Smith as Secretary; and Joyce Smith, Krista Manela, Eric Manela, Gaylene J DeMars, and Brian L DeMars as directors.
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation is led by Gregory T Smith, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory T Smith
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian L DeMars
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Manela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gaylene J DeMars
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Krista Manela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amanda B Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven D Lum
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation
How much does The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation give each year?
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation gave $155K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 11 grants.
What is The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,500, and its average grant was $15,450, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation give grants?
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and Georgia (14%).
Does The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Horn of Africa ($30,000), Hope International ($25,000) and Nazareth Evangelical College ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation?
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (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 Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for missionary training and leadership, Bible distribution, medical and humanitarian work, organizational operations, a building fund, and an electric cargo-bike purchase. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2870689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ted & Joyce Smith Family Foundation 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.
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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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