The William H and Patricia M Smith

Foundation · Grantmaker LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 38-3213042

The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. The foundation was established and received its tax-exempt status in December 1995.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$343K

-2.6% YoY

Grant Count

19

-17.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+18.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on their grantmaking activity, the foundation supports:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Arts and Culture
  • Historic Preservation

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • California
  • Kentucky
  • Illinois

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

ALEXANDRIAARLINGTONBROOKLYNCARMELCARMEL VALLEYCHICAGODETROITEUREKAFAIRFIELDGREENWICHINDIANAPOLISLOS ALTOSLOS ANGELESLOUISVILLEMONTEREYOAKLANDREDWAYROYAL OAKSALINASSAN FRANCISCO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $6,922,591 (as of June 2025)

Total Giving: $343,000 (most recent fiscal year)

Revenue: $399,106 (fiscal year ending June 2025)

Total Expenses: $449,000 (fiscal year ending June 2025)

Total Liabilities: $0 (as of June 2025)

The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF annually.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120212022202320242025
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$93K$187K$280K$373K27 grants202126 grants202226 grants202323 grants202419 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS$100KOLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK …$30KMONTEREY SYMPHONY$25KA BETTER CHICAGO$20KHARMONY AT HOME$20KKENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY$20KRANCHO CIELO INC$20KPACIFIC REP THEATRE$15KPENINSULA SYMPHONY$12KDE COLORES ARTS$10K

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

117<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Detroit Institute of Arts ($100,000), Old Town School of Folk Music ($30,000), Monterey Symphony ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
A BETTER CHICAGO CHICAGO, ILINVESTS IN THE MOST PROMISING NONPROFITS HELPING CHILDREN ESCAPE POVERTY$20,000
CARMEL CARES CARMEL, CAKEEP CARMEL BEAUTIFUL THROUGH VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS$5,000
CARMEL MUSIC SOCIETY CARMEL, CATO PRESENT CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES ON THE MONTEREY PENINSULA AND TO FOSTER THE APPRECIATION OF MUSIC ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.$5,000
DE COLORES ARTS SAN MATEO, CATO CREATE INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR CONNECTION AND SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS$10,000
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS DETROIT, MISUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS OF ART MUSEUM$100,000
FOOD BANK OF MONTEREY COUNTY SALINAS, CAFIGHT HUNGER IN MONTEREY COUNTY$10,000
GATHERING FOR WOMEN MONTEREY, CAPROVIDE HOMELESS WOMEN WITH SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES AND CARING COMMUNITY$10,000
HARMONY AT HOME CARMEL, CAEND 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, KYTHROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS, WE ARE CREATING MORE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES$20,000
LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE SPORTS AND LEARNING COMPLEX LOUISVILLE, KYFOSTER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION AS A QUALIFIED AMATEUR SPORTS ORGANIZATION$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
KENDALL SMITHPRES / TRUSTEE1
SCOTT D SMITHTRUSTEE1
WENDY A KUBITSKEYSEC / TREAS/TRUSTEE1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The William H and Patricia M Smith fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on their grantmaking activity, the foundation supports: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and Culture • Historic Preservation

How do I apply for a grant from The William H and Patricia M Smith?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $100,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $343,000 in grants during the most recent fiscal year (ending June 2025). **Recent Activity:** The foundation had revenue of $399,106 for the fiscal year ending June 2025.

Where does The William H and Patricia M Smith make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Kentucky • Illinois

What size grants does The William H and Patricia M Smith award?

In 2025, The William H and Patricia M Smith awarded 19 grants totaling $343K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The William H and Patricia M Smith's EIN?

The William H and Patricia M Smith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3213042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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