William C and Ruth Smith Foundation
William C and Ruth Smith Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TYLER, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $24K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$832K
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
Grant Count
9
Avg Grant Size
$4K
About William C and Ruth Smith Foundation
Based on IRS filings
William C and Ruth Smith Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TYLER, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $831,937 | $856,304 | $581,458 |
| Revenue | $26,854 | $279,531 | $581,458 |
| Expenses | $51,221 | $4,685 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $37,691 | $2,611 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,608 | $38,113 | $471 |
| Distributable Amount | $42,836 | $34,945 | $2,378 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY SMITH | President | — | — |
| AUSTIN SMITH | Vice President | — | — |
| LAUREN SMITH | Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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