The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation
THE WILLIAM H AND PATRICIA M SMITH is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and culture, youth services, poverty reduction, and community support.
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation at a glance
In short: The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation gave $343K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state California. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $343,000
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,053
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,922,591
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (48% 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 William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8807 Juniper Springs Place, Louisville, KY 40242
Phone: (502) 339-0745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Detroit Institute of Arts ($100K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 121 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (48%), Michigan (29%), Illinois (15%), and Kentucky (9%). The listed recipients include organizations in the Monterey Bay region and Carmel, California; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; and Louisville, Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $282K (2021) to $373K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Support Daily Operations of Art Museum | $100,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Monterey Symphony Monterey, CA | Engage, educate, and excite our community through the performance and continual discovery of symphonic music | $25,000 |
| A Better Chicago Chicago, IL | Invests in the most promising nonprofits helping children escape poverty | $20,000 |
| Harmony at Home Carmel, CA | End the cycles of violence and abuse by empowering children and young adults with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead healthy and productive lives | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities | $20,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc Salinas, CA | Provide safe campus to deliver programs and services that inspire at-risk youth to learn new skills, gain self-esteem and confidence | $20,000 |
| Pacific Rep Theatre Carmel, CA | Facilitate and produce theatre arts in the monterey bay region | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Symphony Los Altos, CA | Providing an environment of dignity and respect for our musicians, audience, staff and volunteers | $12,000 |
| De Colores Arts San Mateo, CA | To create inclusive space for connection and self-expression through the arts | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,922,591 | $399,106 | $448,579 | $343,000 | 19 | $343,000 | $333,426 | $386,939 |
| 2024 | $6,972,064 | $1,580,680 | $422,087 | $352,000 | 23 | $352,000 | $1,521,207 | $346,539 |
| 2023 | $5,813,471 | $255,008 | $444,041 | $373,000 | 26 | $373,000 | $189,443 | $348,428 |
| 2022 | $6,002,504 | $1,327,712 | $423,680 | $315,000 | 26 | $315,000 | $1,089,594 | $372,918 |
| 2021 | $5,100,539 | $945,454 | $359,668 | $282,000 | 27 | — | $729,575 | $325,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation reported a distributable amount of $387K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Old Town School of Folk Music says it teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in diverse American and global traditions. A Better Chicago says it invests in bold ideas that create opportunity for youth. Rancho Cielo says it provides programs and services that help at-risk youth build skills, self-esteem, and confidence. De Colores Arts says it promotes the artistic talents of people with disabilities and creates social change through the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $343,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed awards were $100,000 to the Detroit Institute of Arts for support of the art museum’s daily operations; $30,000 to Old Town School of Folk Music for financial aid and arts programming for Chicagoans; and $25,000 to Monterey Symphony for community engagement through symphonic music.
Other notable 2025 grants included $20,000 each to A Better Chicago, Harmony at Home, Kentucky Humane Society, and Rancho Cielo; and $15,000 to Pacific Rep Theatre. The foundation also gave $12,000 to Peninsula Symphony and $10,000 each to De Colores Arts, Food Bank of Monterey County, and Gathering for Women.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kendall Smith as president and trustee, Scott D. Smith as trustee, and Wendy A. Kubitskey as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation is led by Kendall Smith, President & Trustee on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kendall Smith
President & Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy A. Kubitskey
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William H. Smith (2021–2023) — President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation
How much does The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation give each year?
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation gave $343K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $352K across 23 grants.
What is The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's typical grant size?
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,053, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation give grants?
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (29%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carmel, CA (4 grants), Salinas, CA (3 grants), Monterey, CA (3 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's largest grantees?
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Detroit Institute of Arts ($100,000), Monterey Symphony ($25,000) and A Better Chicago ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation?
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $387K (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 William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Old Town School of Folk Music says it teaches and celebrates music and cultural expressions rooted in diverse American and global traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's EIN?
The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3213042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The William H and Patricia M Smith 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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